26-T-69 - 1.0 FTE Primary and Indigenous Support Teacher

Original job posting

Teach primary-level students and support classroom teachers in embedding Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into learning experiences for all students. Implement programs and services addressing students’ academic, personal, and social-emotional needs, and build effective communication with families and community supports.

Job details

Kootenay-Columbia School District No. 20 Teaching Vacancy 2026-2027 Posting Date: October 1, 2026 Competition # 26-T-69 Glenmerry Elementary School 1.0 FTE Primary & Indigenous Support Teacher Temporary: October 19, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Qualifications BC Certification Bachelor of Education in Elementary Previous successful experience teaching at the primary level is preferred Experience with a variety of learning management systems Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Demonstrated ability to support classroom teachers with the embedding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in student learning experiences for all students Demonstrated ability to implement programs and services to assist with academic, personal, and social-emotional needs Demonstrated ability to connect with families to build effective communication between home, school, and community supports Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills For further information, please contact Liann Nutini, Principal, at The annual salary for this position ranges from $64,012 to $118,237, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 4:00 pm, October 6, 2026. Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers. We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: , KCTU, Schools

What you’ll do

Teach primary-level students and support classroom teachers in embedding Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into learning experiences for all students. Implement programs and services addressing students’ academic, personal, and social-emotional needs, and build effective communication with families and community supports.

Requirements

Requires BC certification and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary; previous successful primary-level teaching experience is preferred. Candidates should be able to use learning management systems and varied teaching and assessment strategies, work effectively in a team, support Indigenous perspectives in learning, and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Family communication · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Primary Teaching
• Indigenous Education
• Learning Management Systems
• Teaching Strategies
• Assessment Strategies
• Teamwork
• Academic Support
• Social-Emotional Support
• Family Communication
• Classroom Management
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Education