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26-T-75 - 1.0 FTE Primary Teacher

Kootenay-Columbia – School District #20

Glenmerry Elementary School · Trail, B.C.

Job description

Kootenay-Columbia School District No. 20

Teaching Vacancy

2026-2027

Posting Date: October 26, 2026

Competition # 26-T-75

Glenmerry Elementary School 1.0 FTE Primary Teacher

Temporary: Immediately – December 18, 2026, or full return of the incumbent

NOTE: This assignment may end prior to the end date, or it may be extended.

Qualifications:

  • BC Certification
  • Bachelor of Education in Elementary
  • Previous successful experience teaching at the primary level is preferred
  • Demonstrated current knowledge of the renewed curriculum, including the learning outcomes and appropriate resources, is essential
  • Demonstrated ability to use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies is essential
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers in similar grades
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills

For further information, please contact Liann Nutini, Principal, at lnutini@sd20.bc.ca.

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 29, 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

About this occupation

This job is classed under Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
  • Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests

Usual requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
  • Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
  • A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.

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What you’ll do

Teach primary-level students at Glenmerry Elementary School. Apply knowledge of the renewed curriculum, learning outcomes, and appropriate resources. Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies. Integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs. Collaborate with teachers in similar grades. Work effectively in a team environment. Manage classroom activities and maintain effective communication with students, colleagues, and stakeholders

What you’ll need

BC Certification. Bachelor of Education in Elementary. Previous successful experience teaching at the primary level is preferred. Current knowledge of the renewed curriculum is essential. Ability to use varied instructional and assessment strategies. Ability to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs. Ability to collaborate with teachers in similar grades. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills

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