T2627-092 0.50 Fte Temporary Grades K-9 Blended Learning Outdoor Teacher Jobs in Port Alberni, BC
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T2627-092 0.50 FTE Temporary Grades K-9 Blended Learning Outdoor Teacher
About the role
School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.
We invite applications for the temporary position of:
- 0.50 FTE Grades K-9 Blended Learning HLC Teacher - Outdoor Learning
- Must be able to provide face to face instruction in Port Alberni (Sprout Lake), BC.
- Please note that this temporary position is subject to enrollment
The Heartwood Learning Communities (HLC) are blended learning programs with students from Kindergarten - Grade 9. HLC teachers support students in multi- grade classes, with diverse needs and abilities. Each HLC is unique in their face to face offering and students may be face to face up to 2.5 days per week. During the home learning days, our educators support families across multiple platforms, spend time planning and collaborate with their grade group colleagues and the greater HLC community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Training, certification and/or direct experience teaching in an online learning (OL) or blended program in British Columbia
- Experience in place based/experiential learning
- Wilderness First Aid is an asset, must have Standard First Aid
- Experiential Learning in an outdoor setting
- Outdoor Leadership
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to working collaboratively as part of a teacher team advancing methods in curriculum integration, project-based learning and personalization in multi-grade classrooms
- Demonstrated ability to create online learning resources for learners and families (e.g. using Desire to Learn, Google Classroom)
- Advanced skills teaching with e-portfolios (Seesaw), blogs (Seesaw), websites and supporting Assessment for Learning (AFL) practices
- Dedication to developing and delivering a broad range of parent workshops and supporting co-facilitation of student learning
- Skill and experience coordinating and integrating community-based programs
- Strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, with experience in portfolio- and project-based learning
Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.
Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/SD71_BCTF_Salary_Grid_2025
To Apply:
School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: hr@sd71.bc.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and contact information for three (3) professional references through www.makeafuture.ca/comox [- ](http://www.makeafuture.ca/comox- valley)valley . Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.
Please note : Candidate applications will be reviewed, and the best qualified candidate will be identified in accordance with the updated qualification language outlined in Article E. 22 of the SD71/CDTA Collective Agreement - https://bit.ly/SD71_CDTA_E22_Qualification_language_update_2025
We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Posted On
May 15, 2026 09:01 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
May 21, 2026 01:00 PM PST/PDT
Job Type
Contract/Term
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Port Alberni
School/Location
NIDES - Heartwood Learning Community (Port Alberni)
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Salary
TBD
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
FTE
0.50
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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