Dawson Creek Secondary School a 1.FTE TERM Learning Assistance Teacher

Effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 or until the return of incumbent, whichever comes first.

This position is at Central Campus

Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria in order of preferred qualification:

For more information please contact JoAnne Malkinson, Principal, at

Welcome to the Coyotes!

Dawson Creek Secondary School – Central Campus has approximately 400 students in Grades 8 and 9. We are a community of learners, teachers and students alike, who work together, support one another and share leadership. We foster a collaborative environment where teaching teams support one another, focus on students as individuals and grow as a learning community.

At our school, we’re building a supportive environment where staff work together, form strong relationships, and grow through a shared mindset of learning. Our students are connected and engaged, knowing they’re supported every step of the way. We value our partnership with parents—keeping them informed, involved, and welcomed as an essential part of our school community.

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We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team.

The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

• Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
• Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction

Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.

The School District Resource Centre houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.

• Relocation Allowance:
  Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
• Northern Travel Allowance:
  An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they…