1.0 FTE (term) Gr 3/4 Classroom teacher, South Nelson Elementary

Nelson, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$68,589–$114,833 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Teach a Grade 3/4 classroom and collaborate with colleagues, staff, parents, and community members to support student learning and needs. Implement school-wide strategies, use authentic assessment and technology, participate in professional development, and contribute to school and district initiatives.

Job details

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) has a vacancy for a 1.0FTE Gr. 3/4 teacher at South Nelson Elementary School in Nelson, B.C. to join our team of professionals in delivering a quality educational program to our students. The position will end December 18th, 2026 or return of the incumbent, whichever is sooner. The awarded applicant will have recent demonstrated successful experience in elementary classrooms and working collaboratively with school staff and the school based team. The awarded applicant will be knowledgeable and able to work appropriately with the diverse learning needs of students. Additionally, the applicant will be innovative, creative, and demonstrate understanding of the BC Ed Plan, the BC Early Learning Framework and the district directions. He/she will be a person who is continually striving to improve pedagogy in a changing educational environment. Qualifications Bachelor of Education with elementary classroom experience; A valid BC teaching certificate through the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch. Teachers applying for this position must also possess the following attributes: Recent, demonstrated successful experience in an elementary multi-grade setting An understanding of current positive behavioural intervention strategies An understanding of trauma informed practices An understanding of inclusion, the development of class profiles, and universal design strategies An ability to use data to inform decisions An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues Strategic planning and implementation skills Willingness to work closely with parents and community members; Excellent classroom management skills; Working knowledge of the BC Ed Plan, current instructional practices, and curriculum Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be flexible The Ideal Candidate Will Be Expected To Teach a Gr. 3/4 classroom Collaborate with colleagues Communicate effectively with staff and parents Be familiar with the BC Ed plan, school district board goals and school goals Implement school wide strategies to support student needs Participate in on-going professional development and develop a personal growth plan Demonstrate expertise in use of authentic assessment strategies Be willing to engage students in meaningful community service activities Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with others in developing school and district-based initiatives Use technology to support student learning For more information please contact Principal, Dawn Snell at (250) 357-4139 or SD8 serves families in a spectacular, biodiverse region that includes a portion of the West and East Kootenays in southeastern B.C. Its six families of schools are situated across 15,000 square kilometers of rivers, valleys, lakes, and three mountain ranges, connected by two main municipalities—the Town of Creston and the City of Nelson—with the villages of Slocan, Kaslo, Salmo and many smaller, rural communities dotted in between. Our district is a great place to live, to work, and for children to learn and thrive. 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. Salary Range; $68,589 - $114,833 per year, in accordance with the current SD8–Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS). Job Description & Requirements Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment. Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered. While the District encourages all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants. If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.

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Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Education, elementary classroom experience, and a valid British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate or eligibility for certification by the assignment start date. The role calls for demonstrated success in multi-grade elementary settings, inclusive and trauma-informed practices, strong classroom management, collaborative and communication skills, and familiarity with the BC curriculum and education plans.