Coldwater School

Job Posting

Primary Teacher The Coldwater School is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Primary (K-2) Teacher.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in education
- Valid BC teaching certificate required
- Experience integrating technology into class lessons
- Experience with First Nation schools is an asset
- Experience in developing and implementing IEPs
- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the BC curriculum and experience with Jump Math, Readwell, and Reading Mastery are an asset
- Willing to continue to gain new knowledge and skills, be versatile, positive and a team player
- First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain
- Criminal Record Check

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

- have knowledge of Nle?kepmx language and Coldwater Community
- have classroom teaching experience
- have experience at the Primary levels
- have experience with formative assessment practices is an asset




- have additional professional experience and/or post-secondary courses in early years education, early learning and early literacy
- have Aboriginal ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal)

Wages:

- Hourly Wage Range of $21.98 - $ 44.00. Including wage enhancement.

How to apply

- Your application portfolio must include the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of valid required certifications
- Three references

Successful applicants will be subject to a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

Closing Date

- Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on August 20, 2026. Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Please send your application to: Principal, Coldwater School

Box 4600 ~ Merritt, BC ~ V1K 1B8

Fax: (250) 378–9212

Email: [email protected]

📌 Primary Teacher (Merritt)
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