FTE; term) Outdoor Education Teacher, W.E. Graham Community School

W.E. Graham Community School has a vacancy for an Outdoor Education Teacher for the Valhalla Wilderness Program (VWP). This unique grade 9 and 10 program introduces students to the technical skills of self-propelled wilderness travel through all four seasons, emphasizing safety, decision-making, and stewardship for the outdoors/wilderness in rural BC.

The successful candidate will teach curricular competencies in areas that may include any of those in the grade 9 and 10 curriculum (for example: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Physical and Health Education, Career Education), including specialty options in environmental and outdoor learning, using experiential and place-conscious approaches that connect curricular competencies across subject areas.

• A valid BC professional teaching certificate through the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch
• A related Bachelor of Education degree with a concentration in Outdoor Education or related from a recognized university
• Three or more years of demonstrated successful experience in leading outdoor education in a K-12 setting, including wilderness out trips
• Valid Wilderness First Aid certification
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence

• Wilderness First Responder certification
• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 or Avalanche Skills Training Level 2
• Basic Lake Water Canoe Instructor certification (Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia)
• Top Rope Climbing Instructor certification (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides)
• Canoe Tripping Instructor certification (Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia)

• Recent, demonstrated successful teaching experience in delivering an outdoor educational program at the middle school and/or secondary school level
• Experience supervising youth in remote outdoor environments.
• Extensive background and skills in backcountry travel and experience leading and organizing multi-day trips with school-aged groups
• Proficiency in a variety of self-propelled mountain sports, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, climbing and canoeing/kayaking
• Competence with map and compass navigation (chart reading for water activities) under difficult conditions, including in darkness and inclement weather
• Strong weather forecasting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with students, parents, and community partners
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing communication devices such as satellite phones, radios and avalanche beacons.

• Adhere to SD 8’s current fieldtrip guidelines, policies, and administrative procedures
• Follow the BC Curriculum and authorized BAA course outline
• Be familiar with and adhere to Youth Safe Outdoors procedures and recommendations
• Organize and facilitate multi-day out-trips throughout the school year
• Implement Leave No Trace principles and environmental stewardship
• Manage program logistics, including student fees, equipment costs, and fundraising activities
• Ability to assess student abilities in outdoor environments and adapt plans, routes, and activities to meet the needs of the group
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents/guardians throughout the school year both academically and regarding logistics and behaviour on out trips
• Incorporate Indigenous teachings, knowledge, and worldviews into place-conscious learning
• Use authentic assessment strategies, including the evaluation of journals, practical field experiences, and peer and self-assessments
• Collaborate with guest speakers, parent volunteers, and community volunteers to enhance the program
• Manage and maintain an…