IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Competition #24-02
High School Generalist Teacher
Full Time, Term: Ending June 27, 2024 (Possibility of Extension)
School District 87 serves students and families within the unceded traditional territories of the Tahltan, Kaska and Tlingit First Nations and we honour these relationships. We respect and value the relationships with all other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. This land has always been a place of learning and we are thankful to live, work, and learn here. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.
If you are a Certified Teacher and would like to live in a small remote northern community, work with and serve Indigenous youth, then Dease Lake School is the place for you. Dease Lake School has small class sizes which provide an excellent opportunity for differentiated instruction and learning. This is a positive professional growth opportunity as SD87 continuously explores innovative practices within an inquiry-based teaching and learning environment that honours Tahltan ways of knowing, being and doing.
We welcome teachers who are student centered and have:
School District 87 offers the highest salaries in the province; a relocation allowance upon arrival, annual personal travel allowances for employee and dependents living with them, a substantial professional development package and an excellent benefit package (100% medical, extended health, dental and group health insurance). In summary:
Dease Lake is home to the Tahltan Nation, and you will have the privilege to learn about Tahltan culture and traditions. The Stikine region is characterized by rugged natural beauty. There are many places to explore and experience adventures within Tahltan Territory. Most residents go fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, hunting, quadding, boating, skiing, mountain biking and much more. Dease Lake is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast. Dease Lake offers a family-oriented lifestyle with very affordable living.
For further information, please contact Brian Manning, Director of Instruction, at Brian.Manning@SD87.BC.CA or at 250-771-4440.
Applications with supporting documentation including: a current resume; name and contact information (including telephone and email address) of at least three references who may be contacted and who are familiar with your professional performance; Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Reference Check; proof of B.C. certification; and T.Q.S. should be submitted to:
Note: Applications made through Make A Future may not be seen, use the contact info above.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posted: January 26, 2024