Early Primary Teacher at School District #71 (Comox Valley)

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the temporary position of:

• 1.0 FTE Indigenous Early Primary Teacher
• Indigenous Ancestry is required

The successful candidate will demonstrate education, training, and/or experience in the following areas:

• Incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing and being in the classroom community

• Create meaningful, authentic relationships with students and families

• Targeted literacy instruction for a variety of learners (RTI model)

• Classroom management and understanding how the nervous system influences behavior

• Land-based learning that connects to decolonizing and indigenizing

• Meaningful inclusive education practices that honours each individual child

• Collaboration skills and ability to work as a team

• Pedagogy of Play

• Embedding the core competencies in everyday learning

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A collaborative team approach in teaching and planning

• Inclusive practices that support the wide range of learning needs within the classroom

• Skill in setting classroom routines and expectations that provide student independence in both their engagement and management

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

To Apply

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and contact information for three (3) professional references through Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.

Please note : Candidate applications will be reviewed, and the best qualified candidate will be identified in accordance with the updated qualification language outlined in Article E. 22 of the SD71/CDTA Collective Agreement -

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer