This application is to be on the School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) Teacher Teaching On Call (TTOC) list for the 2026-2027 school year.
ELIGIBILITY NOTICE – All TTOC Applicants
This posting is for all applicants for the School District 8 Teacher Teaching on Call (TTOC) list for the 2026–2027 school year (new, year 1 and returning for both the East (Creston) and West (Nelson area) zones)
INFORMATION FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Submission of an application does not guarantee placement on the TTOC list. Applications are reviewed and interviews conducted (where required), including reference checks, to ensure alignment with current district expectations, instructional practices, and approaches to teaching and learning.
Applicants who are new to SD 8 or who will have less than two (2) consecutive years of active TTOC service as of June 30, 2026 who are invited will need to interview prior to being awarded a spot on the list. TTOCs who have completed two (2) or more consecutive years of active service with SD 8 by June 30, 2026, who are shortlisted for the position do not need to interview.
All TTOCs are required to attend an annual onboarding session in order to be active on the TTOC list.
Applicants must submit all required documents through their Make a Future profile, including:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS
Required Qualifications
All applicants must:
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hold, or be eligible to obtain prior to commencement of employment, a valid BC Teaching Certificate issued by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch; returning applicants must have fees paid and certification active for the applicable school year; and
hold a Bachelor of Education, at minimum, with at least one recognized teaching major, area, or focus.
Professional Practice Expectations
All applicants must demonstrate the ability to:
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Work collaboratively and positively in support of District goals.
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Travel within assigned Families of Schools, sometimes on short notice and in adverse weather conditions.
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Teach K–12 curriculum using the BC curriculum framework, including Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content Learning Standards, within a Know–Do–Understand context.
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Integrate curriculum concepts into classroom practice across grade levels.
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Apply current assessment principles, including assessment for, as, and of learning, to guide instructional decision-making.
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Use educational technology including MyEducation BC for attendance, communication, and reporting.
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Implement effective classroom management strategies that respect and support all learners.
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Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
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Incorporate Indigenous perspectives and Indigenize curriculum in respectful and meaningful ways.
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Apply inclusive practices that ensure the participation and success of all learners.
Preference may be given to applicants who:
Classification, Call-Out, and Engagement Expectations
Teaching classifications will be based on academic qualifications and recent, demonstrated successful teaching experience. Applicants may be required to provide verification of certification or teaching experience related to the subject areas or grade levels indicated.
The District’s call-out system is SmartFindExpress (SFE). Successful applicants will be required to establish and maintain an SFE profile and indicate availability.
Applicants must be prepared to actively accept assignments on the SD8 Teacher Teaching on Call list during the 2026–2027 school year. Limited engagement may affect continued placement or recall eligibility in subsequent years.
The daily rate of pay for Teachers Teaching on Call ranges from $328.06 to $493.41 per day, based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the collective agreement, to a maximum of Category 5 Step 8.
SD8 serves families in a spectacular, biodiverse region that includes a portion of the West and East Kootenays in southeastern B.C. Its six families of schools are situated across 15,000 square kilometers of rivers, valleys, lakes, and three mountain ranges, connected by two main municipalities—the Town of Creston and the City of Nelson—with the villages of Slocan, Kaslo, Salmo and many smaller, rural communities dotted in between. Our district is a great place to live, to work, and for children to learn and thrive.
If you have questions, please contact Ron Sherman, District Principal - Human Resources, at: [email protected]
School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
- If you experience technical issues with your application, please contact Make a Future customer service. SD8 Human Resources cannot assist with application uploads or accept documents by email, including cover letters, resumes, transcripts, or other application materials. All materials must be submitted through your Make a Future profile.
