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1.0 FTE Kindergarten / Primary Classroom Teacher

Bulkley Valley – School District #54

Walnut Park Elementary · Smithers, B.C.

Job description

OCTOBER 29, 2026

POSTING #26/27-38

TEMPORARY JOB POSTING

WALNUT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1.0 FTE TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT KINDERGARTEN / PRIMARY

EFFECTIVE: November 16, 2026 to June 30, 2027

The successful candidate will:

  • Have training and / or experience at the Kindergarten / Primary levels, and at leading a possible combined grade class, with an emphasis on early literacy / language arts
  • Be familiar with the Early Learning Framework
  • Provide a child focused approach utilizing current methodology and strategies
  • Be familiar with and apply principles of self-regulation
  • Have a clear understanding and working knowledge of learning through play (experiential learning)
  • Have knowledge and commitment to using current assessment strategies, including formative assessment
  • Have a commitment to the directions of the school as outlined in the School Growth Plan
  • Embed the First Nations Principles of Learning in all subject areas
  • Be committed to and practice the philosophy of Inclusion
  • Preferably have experience at implementing the Early Primary Reading Assessment
  • Use positive approaches to behaviour management
  • Be committed to working as a cooperative, collaborative member of a school wide instructional team attend meetings as required
  • Be committed to consultation, parent conferences, and positive home/school/community liaison
  • Have experience in the use of computer technology in the classroom
  • Have experience using technology for communicating student learning

Applicants should be aware that attendance at staff meetings, professional development activities and school-based team meetings is considered an integral element of assignments.

All inquiries should be directed to: Jaksun Grice, Principal

Walnut Park Elementary School

SALARY: The starting annual salary for full-time teaching position ranges from $69,582 to $116,870, with placement on the range based on length of services and qualification in accordance with the collective agreement. Additionally, $3,500 annually as a Remote & Rural Allowance.

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 kindergarten and primary-level students. Lead a possible combined-grade class. Apply current teaching methodologies and strategies. Use learning through play and experiential learning. Implement current assessment strategies, including formative assessment. Embed the First Nations Principles of Learning across subject areas. Practice inclusive education. Use positive behaviour management approaches. Collaborate with the school-wide instructional team. Attend staff, professional development, and school-based team meetings. Consult with parents and participate in parent conferences. Maintain positive home, school, and community relationships. Use computer technology in the classroom. Use technology to communicate student learning

What you’ll need

Training and/or experience at the kindergarten and primary levels, preferably including experience leading a combined-grade class and implementing the Early Primary Reading Assessment. Candidates should be familiar with the Early Learning Framework, self-regulation, learning through play, formative assessment, inclusive education, positive behaviour management, classroom technology, and communicating student learning through technology. Candidates must be collaborative and committed to consultation, parent conferences, school meetings, professional development, and the school's instructional priorities.

Benefits

  • Remote & Rural Allowance of $3,500 annually
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