Role overview

Effective September 1, 2026 to June 30,2027 or until the return of incumbent, whichever comes first.

This position is for intermediate

The successful candidate will have a background in Restorative Practice or be willing to take the training. The successful candidate will be willing to participate in Positive Classroom Discipline.

For more information, please contact Sue Wakeham, Principal, at 250-782-8147.

Tremblay Elementary School

Located in the heart of Dawson Creek, Tremblay Elementary is an energetic Kindergarten to Grade 7 school, home to approximately 190 students. We’re proud to offer a learning environment that highlights Music, Athletics, and Skills Development, helping students grow not only as learners, but as confident, creative, and capable individuals.

Through engaging focus groups and enriching afterschool programs, students have the opportunity to explore their interests, develop new talents, and build healthy habits that support lifelong success.

At Tremblay, we believe that strong relationships and social-emotional well-being are the foundation of a successful school experience. We prioritize connection, self-regulation, and a supportive community, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and valued.

Our passionate team includes a Principal, Vice-Principal, classroom teachers, a Learning Assistance teacher, Teacher-Librarian, and Coach-Mentor—all working together to support student learning. We’re also fortunate to have a Family Support Worker who helps connect families with community services, and a team of Educational Assistants who provide meaningful support throughout the school day.

Tremblay Elementary is proud to offer a breakfast/snack program for all students and a hot lunch program available daily, ensuring every child has the nourishment they need to learn and thrive.

We welcome you to be part of our caring and connected school community where every student belongs and every voice matters.

We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team.

The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Required qualifications and experience:

Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation
Legally eligible to work in Canada

Desired qualifications and experience include:

Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
Strong classroom management skills
Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction

Why School District No. 59?

Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.

The School District Resource Centre houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.

Please visit www.discover59.ca for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area.

Benefits in working for School District No. 59:

Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
Northern Travel Allowance: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked
Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035* per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance

*The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.

Did you know?

Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for up to $30,000.

Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. Learn more about the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:

A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling