POSTING NO. DSCS 26-27.004 ELEMENTARY PREP TEACHER DESERT SANDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 0.3 FTE Continuing – Elementary Preparation Time Teacher Commencing September 8, 2026

Posting Open Date: August 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Posting Close Date: August 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. This position may be combined with

DSCS

26-27.02

Inclusion

Support

Desert Sands Community School enrols approximately 275 students in Grades K through 12, of which 53% are of Indigenous ancestry. Desert Sands is located in Ashcroft, BC which lies on the unceded and traditional territory of the Nlaka'pamux and Secwépemc people. The school'sguides the work of the school.

Requirements And Qualifications The successful applicant must have or be eligible for certification to teach in British Columbia and possess:

- Qualifications and/or experience in the teaching area/grade level posted;
- Knowledge of the BC curriculum and competencies;
- Strong assessment practices, including assessment as and for learning;
- Successful experience integrating local Indigenous culture and traditions into curriculum, or familiarity with and understanding of local Indigenous culture and commitment to integrate it into the curriculum;
- The ability to use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the learning needs of all students;
- Successful experience integrating experiential,



on-the-land and/or inquiry learning opportunities into the curriculum;
- A proven ability to develop a positive learning environment in the classroom and evidence of strong organization and classroom management skills;
- A commitment to and successful experience working collaboratively in a team setting;
- A commitment to and demonstrated experience using and integrating technology into the curriculum;
- The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the greater

community. The salary range for full time teaching positions within

Gold

Trail

School

District is

$63,

735

to

$116,

190

with placement in accordance with provisions in the

Collective

Agreement.

The district offers a competitive benefits and pension package.

Applications Please apply by email to External applicants should include theform available on the school district website in addition to a cover letter, up-to-date resume, references and current TRB membership. Clearly indicate POSTING NO. DSCS 26-27.004 Elementary Prep . Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline to be considered.

DARCY MARTIN

District Principal of Human Resources

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail), PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

📌 Elementary Prep Teacher (Ashcroft)
🏢 School District 74 Gold Trail
📍 Ashcroft