Posting Number: T26-145
Date Issued: June 10, 2026
Position
Worksite: Vedder Elementary School
Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s): Intermediate - Grade 5
Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.
Deadline for Applications: Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of two (2) current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.
Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:
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Extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment.
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Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of, the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment.
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Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
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Demonstrated ability to plan for and teach all required subjects at this grade level, to effectively address the academic and social/emotional learning needs of a diverse group of students.
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Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create a powerful balanced literacy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted literacy instruction.
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Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create a powerful balanced numeracy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted numeracy instruction.
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Successful experience using District and Ministry data sets (ACT, SNAP, FSA, PM/RR) to identify student need and drive informed teaching practice and team teacher planning.
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Demonstrated ability and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
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Demonstrated experience intervening, supporting, and motivating struggling learners through a Response to Intervention (RTI) lens, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and social emotional learning.
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Demonstrated ability to recognize and acknowledge individual student differences, incorporate universal supports, and adjust instructional practices accordingly through informal adaptations and formal Competency Based Individual Education Plans (CBIEP's).
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Demonstrated ability in the application of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation, mindful behaviour and social emotional learning.
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Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to support students through a variety of social emotional strategies and trauma informed practices.
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Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students in day-to-day lessons through the appropriate integration of technology.
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Demonstrated ability to set and clarify learning standards and to establish effective classroom procedures and relationships.
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Demonstrated excellent classroom management, behaviour management and classroom organization skills; experience with Positive Behaviour and Support (PBS) is an asset.
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Commitment to supporting social responsibility and student leadership throughout the school
- Demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the School Growth Plan.
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Demonstrated commitment to working with students, staff, parents and administration in a professional manner to promote a strong and caring professional learning community.
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Demonstrated commitment and involvement in professional development and collaboration that supports the enhancement of student learning (literacy/numeracy/social responsibility/application of technology/engaging learners) as is applies to the areas of this assignment.
For further information, contact: 604-858-4759 (Vedder) Sharilyn Mordaunt, Acting Principal
