ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES

$5,000 SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE (see compensation for more information)

Position Description

A temporary full time (1.0) Primary Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 until June 30, 2026. The assignment will be at Prespatou Elementary/Jr. Secondary School.

(Transportation from the Board Office to Prespatou School may be available. Please contact the Principal for more Information)

Prespatou Elementary Secondary is a vibrant K-12 school located in a beautiful rural setting approximately one hours drive from Fort St John. The schools population is approximately 300 students from Kindergarten to grade 12. Prespatou School services a broad range of students from the communities of Prespatou and Buick Creek. The students speak a variety of languages such as Low German, and Russian. Our students enjoy an active lifestyle at home and at school. The school building is the hub for the community with many events held regularly (meetings, gym nights, sewing, music, dinners, weddings). Educational services provided include English as a Second Language, Learning Assistance, and Inclusion. Staffing currently includes 15 K-12 teachers, 2 support educators and 4 support staff. We value the relationship between school, community and our PAC. Our PAC has 12 elected members who meet monthly. For more information please see www.prespatou.prn.bc.ca.

Please note that part-time teachers may be required to attend Pro-D or other non- instructional days on days when they are not regularly scheduled to work.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
• Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects
• Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
• Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
• Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
• Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
• Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
• Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
• Need to have a drivers license and vehicle
• Experience with winter driving would be an asset

Interested applicants are required to supply

• Three (3) references
• Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

Compensation

• $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas

• $3,035 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)

• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $65,397 - $111,952

• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

• Isolation allowance of $1200.77 paid over 10 months

• $5,000 Signing Bonus Available

               -One-time lump sum taxable payment to be paid no later than your first paycheck
               -Candidate cannot be a current employee of the District
               -Candidate must be Eligible for a BC Teaching Certificate
  

For more information please contact:

Margaret Wiebe, Principal, Prespatou Elementary-Secondary, 250.264.2824 OR margaretwiebe@prn.bc.ca

Please note:
All applications with relevant documentation must be made through
Make A Future for consideration for the position

About School District 60

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.

School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools in School District No. 60 (Peace River North). The districts schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.

School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The regions economy is prosperous and expanding. Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.

Why School District 60

• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive culture of teacher collaboration
• Curriculum and teacher supports
• French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs
• Advanced technology facilities and resources
• Progressive and growing district
• Innovative educational practices

School District No. 60 (Fort St John)

10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4

www.prn.bc.ca/district/employment/

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