1.0 FTE (term) Columbia River Field School Teacher
About the role
SD8 is looking for a teacher to deliver the Columbia River Field School Program between June 30 - July 22, 2026
Qualifications:
** **· A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch;
Additional Qualifications: · Current Wilderness First Aid certification;
· A minimum of Basic (Lake Water Level 1) Canoe Instructor certification- Recreation Canoeing Association of BC (or equivalent);
Preferred Qualifications · Valid BC Class 4 Driver's License
The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of effective collaboration in outdoor educational contexts. They will demonstrate the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications to lead and instruct in canoeing, backcountry camping, and outdoor leadership with competence. Additionally, the selected individual will have a deep understanding of and ability to engage a diverse range of students with a range of outdoor experience levels.
They will exhibit innovation and creativity, alongside a comprehensive knowledge of the BC curriculum and SD8 strategic directions, as well as thorough knowledge of School District 8 field trip administrative procedures. This individual will be committed to ongoing pedagogical improvement within the evolving landscape of outdoor education.
Teachers applying for this position must possess the following attributes: • Willingness and ability to work closely with instructor team;
• Excellent outdoor education and risk management skills;
• Physical ability to work outdoors, for long days and in variable weather and for 15 days straight;
• Familiarity with Columbia River geography and paddling routes;
• Knowledge of Columbia River history, culture, and development an asset
• Knowledge and application of current inclusive instructional practices and curriculum;
• Demonstration of inclusive education practices;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills;
• Recent, demonstrated successful experience in a middle or high school setting;
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues;
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be flexible;
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
• Deliver lessons on canoeing and backcountry camping, including leave-no-trace ethics, campcraft and risk management, and support lessons on Columbia River geography, hydrology, ecology as well as history, culture and development.
• Employ SEL and trauma-informed practices
• Support instructor team in food and equipment planning and packing as part of prep days
• Work in an atmosphere of collaboration with staff to build consistency and quality of programs
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents
• Be familiar with the BC curriculum, school district board goals, school goals, and SD8 administrative procedures
• Demonstrated ability to use inclusive instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience working from an inclusion perspective to address diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrate use of authentic assessment strategies
for more information, contact Principal Ken Wiens at kenneth.wiens@sd8.bc.ca
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.
The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:
- 13 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 K-10 school
- 4 secondary schools
- 2 K-12 schools
- online learning and blended programs
- an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.
Salary Range; $68,589 - $114,833 per year, in accordance with the current SD8–Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).
**Job Description & Requirements **
Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment. Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered. While the District encourages all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
*If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.
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Posted On
May 27, 2026 09:17 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
June 05, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Nelson
School/Location
Elev8
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Salary
$68,589 - $114,833
Employment Start Date
June 30, 2026
End Date
07/22/2026
FTE
1.00
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