School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
Teaching Vacancy
2026-2027
Posting Date: June 1, 2026
Competition # 26-T-32
Twin Rivers Elementary School
1.0 FTE Elementary French Immersion Teacher
Temporary: September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Qualifications:
- BC Certification
- Bachelor of Education (Elementary) or equivalent
- Undergraduate degree with a major in French or teaching specialization in French Immersion preferred
- Demonstrated current knowledge of the renewed curriculum, including the learning and core competencies and appropriate resources is essential
- Previous successful experience teaching all subjects in French Immersion at the elementary level is preferred
- Fluently bilingual. Demonstrated fluency in both English and French in both the receptive and expressive modes, oral and written
- Willingness to be demonstrably supportive of immersion education
- Demonstrated knowledge of second language methodology
- Demonstrated ability to use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and classroom management skills
Note: Candidates may be asked to complete an oral or written French language screening to determine levels of language proficiency.
For further information, please contact Kim Desmarais, Principal, at
The annual salary for this position ranges from $60,337 to $111,450, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 4:00 pm, June 4, 2026.
Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.
We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: , KCTU, Schools
