Temp PT; English Language Learning Teacher

Position Description

A temporary part time (0.7) 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 Duncan Cran Elementary School.

Duncan Cran Elementary School is a K-6 school located in the City of Fort St John. We have a population of 320 students. 30% of students have Indigenous ancestry. Our school enjoys itinerant access to a range of services. Our grade six students are part of a Curriculum With Technology (CWT) Program where each student is assigned an i‑Pad to support their learning.

We are an APPLE School and proud to support the health and wellness of our school community through this initiative.

• 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, communication, 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
• Will have training in Intercultural Education
• Experience working with ELL students
• Commitment to working with colleagues on staff development activities linked to the school Framework
• Computer literate and able to use a variety of applications for classroom instruction and required paperwork
• Experience working with K‑12 children an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and confidence to present to stakeholders
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills (Seven Habits training preferred)
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team with diverse stakeholders.
• Works well with minimal supervision and demonstrates strong initiative
• Ability to organize and facilitate effective meetings
• Strong motivational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

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

• $2,000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4,000 for teachers from other areas
• $3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $72,720 – $118,770
• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

Griff Peet, Principal, Duncan Cran Elementary
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