1.0 FTE Grade 7 French Immersion Teacher

1.0 FTE Late French Immersion Grade 7 Teacher

Shuswap Middle School

This is a temporary assignment effective September 1, 2026 to January 11, 2027 or to return of teacher to full contractual FTE.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Elementary or Middle School) with a French Immersion major;
• valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch.

Teachers applying for this position should possess the following attributes:

• fully bilingual in French and English;
• demonstrated ability of language instruction in a Grade 7 immersion environment;

•  knowledge of current instructional practices and curriculum in Grade 7 immersion;

• demonstrated successful teaching experience with middle school aged students;
• well-versed in and ability to integrate francophone culture in classroom activities;
• ability to comfortably work with and respond to a very involved parent community;
• ability to encourage the use of the French language as the mode of communication in the classroom and to integrate the language into real life situations;
• demonstrated ability to use a variety of current instructional strategies and assessment methods;
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a grade level team, French Immersion team and the entire Shuswap Middle School team;
• understanding of middle school philosophy and adolescent development;
• understanding of restitution practices;
• commitment to involving parents in the learning of their children.

Shuswap Middle School is a welcoming, safe community that supports learning for all.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Val Edgell, Principal of Shuswap Middle School at (250) 832-6031.

How to Apply

Please submit resume with full supporting documents using the Apply Online button below.  If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact our HR Admin Assistant Krista Fournier @ 250-804-7841 or apply@sd83.bc.ca

We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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