English Language Learner Teacher - Itinerant

0.40FTE (2 days per week)

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.

Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4600 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.

The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:

- 13 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 K-10 school
- 4 secondary schools
- 2 K-12 schools
- online learning and blended programs
- an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.

The annual pay range for a full-time teacher is $68,589 - $114,833 with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

**Position Description: **

The English Language Learner Teacher is an itinerant teacher, working under the direction of the District Principal Inclusive Education or designate. The English Language Learner Teacher works collaboratively with district and school staff in building capacity to support English language learning in the classroom for Ministry of Education and Child Care funded English language learners. This position requires an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced and dedicated educator.

Location:

This assignment is an itinerant teaching position with responsibilities to schools and staff throughout the Nelson, Salmo, Slocan Valley and Kaslo Families of Schools.

Schedule:
Minimum work schedule is from 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. Days of the week will be determined with the supervisor. Due to district travel, meetings, and work commitments, schedule adjustments will arise and will be determined by the supervisor or designate. Travel throughout the district is required, often in winter conditions and in mountain locations.

Competencies:
● Highly collaborative
● Critical and analytical thinking
● Inquiry mindset
● Independent and initiative driven
● High level of integrity and problem solving skills
● Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, enthusiasm and leadership as it pertains to teaching and learning

Qualifications:
1. Professional teaching certificate as recognized by the BC Ministry of Education.
2. Preferred possession of a Master’s in English Language Learning, or a related discipline.
3. Exemplary teaching record with at least five years’ experience.
4. Extensive training and background in ELL education.
5. Sound demonstrated use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
6. Exemplary interpersonal, organizational and consultation skills.
7. Possession of a current valid BC Driver’s License.

Specific Additional Qualifications:
An advanced certificate (TESOL or equivalent) and/or a combination of specialized advanced relevant university-level graduate coursework and experience teaching English Language Learners that demonstrate the following:
● Methodology and appropriate approaches for teaching ELL
● Applied linguistics
● First and second/additional language acquisition/learning
● Language assessment/testing theory and practice
● Cross-cultural communication, understandings, sensitivity, and strategies
● Multicultural studies
● Adapting instruction to meet the diverse language needs of students
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In addition, the following experiences are preferred:
● Experience living in another culture for a period of time,
● Participating in cross-cultural communication opportunities
● Learning an additional language (long-term study)
● Demonstrated experience of sustained efforts to bridge cultural gaps

Reporting structure:
The District English Language Learner itinerant teacher reports to the District Principal, Inclusive Education or designate.

For more information, please contact Assistant Superintendent Deanna Holitzki at deanna.holitzki@sd8.bc.ca

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

_*While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only those who have been shortlisted.
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Posted On

June 01, 2026 08:26 AM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

June 08, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

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Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Nelson

School/Location

District Based

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Salary

$68,589 - $114,833

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

End Date

06/30/2027

FTE

0.40

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas

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