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It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

The Central Okanagan School District No. 23 (Kelowna, B.C.) is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for teacher on call positions.

Applicants must:

  • possess a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.
  • be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of the School and District goals and be prepared to work in a collaborative/team environment;
  • be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan
  • be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, voice-mail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes; and be prepared to support the school and district goals.

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

  • have two years of successful classroom teaching experience;
  • have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As and Of Learning).
  • have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal)

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Please complete an on-line application and include a cover letter, resume, Undergrad degree and Bachelor of Education degree along with corresponding transcripts, BC teaching certificate, TQS card, final practicum reports, and letters of reference.

Also ensure that you have included all sections under Account Summary in your Portfolio including Qualifications, Language Skills, Experience, Education and Professional References.

Please contact Monique West at to inform her of your completed application.

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

Provide classroom instruction as a teacher on call. Support school and district goals. Work collaboratively in a team environment. Participate in the school-level Collaborative Model of Support and district Strategic Plan. Use computers, Smartboards, email, websites, and MyEd BC for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, instruction, and reporting

What you’ll need

British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate. Prepared to work collaboratively toward school and district goals. Prepared to participate in the Collaborative Model of Support and district Strategic Plan. Prepared to use educational technology for planning, attendance, communication, instruction, and reporting. Two years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred. Training or experience in Quality Assessment practices preferred. Undergraduate degree and Bachelor of Education degree with transcripts. TQS card, final practicum reports, and letters of reference

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