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Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada
#22-2026/27 Secondary English and Literacy Support Teacher
About the role
POSTING DATE: June 25, 2026
SCHOOL:** Similkameen Elementary Secondary School **
POSTING: #22 - 2026/27
POSITION: Secondary English and Literacy Support Teacher, including Junior French Teacher
APPOINTMENT: 1.0 FTE (0.857 FTE Continuing and 0.143 FTE Temporary)
START DATE:** September 1, 2026 **(duration of 0.143 FTE temporary: September 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027)
Qualifications Required:
- degree in secondary education with a major in English;
- recent successful classroom experience teaching at the secondary level in the subject area(s);
- ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;
- knowledge of current 21st century pedagogy and assessment practices;
- demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;
- effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
- ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs; and
- BC Professional Teaching Certificate and current eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1:00 PM, July 2, 2026.
**For further information please contact the principal at (250) 499-2727 orssmith@sd53.bc.ca. **
Please visit our school district's website: Click Here
** ****All interested candidates (internal and external) are invited ****to apply to Okanagan Similkameen SD53 teacher postings! **
Are you a student in your Bachelor of Education Program?Our district considers applications for postings once you have started your long practicum. In your application package provide reference contacts from your practicum school teacher sponsor and program advisor. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of your education program.
You may be eligible to apply for Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness program as a teacher in a rural and remote area. Details can be found at the [Canada Student Loan Forgiveness website](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student- aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/student-loan-forgiveness.html).
Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link [July 2025 Salary Grid](https://www.sd53.bc.ca/documents/a4ec9fa1-23b8-4a95-b036-9937ede8414b/Teachers- Salary-Grid-July-1-2025)).
Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.
**Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. **
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Posted On
June 25, 2026 10:27 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
July 02, 2026 01:00 PM PST/PDT
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Keremeos
School/Location
Similkameen Elementary Secondary School
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Evaluations
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