Temp PT; Prep​/Learning Assistant​/English Language Learner Teacher

Position Description

A temporary part time (0.8) Prep/LAT/ELL Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The assignment will be at Wonowon School. Wonowon is a rural school located at mile 101 of the historic Alaska Highway, 85 km north of Fort St John. The school has five teachers, one of whom acts as head teacher.

Wonowon receives district library and administrative support. Wonowon has a student population of 80, many of whom are of Russian-German background. The brand new school has four classrooms, a portable, a gym, and outdoor play area. See  for more information.

Please note that part-time teachers may be required to attend Pro-D or other non-instructional days on days when they are not regularly scheduled to work.

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
• Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the elementary years level
• Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
• Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
• Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
• Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
• Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
• Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Training and experience teaching ELL, ASD, and FASD students
• Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individual plans (IEPs, LSPs, BIPs, AIPs) for students with academic, social and emotional learning difficulties
• Must have reliable vehicle and able to travel on winter roads

• Three (3) references
• Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

• $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
• $3,500 recruitment allowance
• Fully covered premiums:
  Your benefits, our investment for full time employees. Benefits include pension, medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance
• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $72,720 - $118,770
• Isolation allowance of $1236.79 paid over 10 months
• Possible subsidized and affordable staff housing for rural positions

Jaclyn Gieni, Principal, Wonowon and Upper Halfway  or

As a disclaimer, teacherage accommodations are subject to availability and some allowances are pro-rated based on FTE.

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.

School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools within School District 60. The district’s schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.

School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The region’s economy is prosperous and expanding.

Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.

• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive culture of teacher collaboration
• Curriculum and teacher supports
• French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs
• Advanced technology facilities and resources
• Progressive and growing district
• Innovative educational practices

Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4