Graham Community School has a vacancy for an Outdoor Education Teacher for the Valhalla Wilderness Program (VWP). This unique grade 9 and 10 program introduces students to the technical skills of self-propelled wilderness travel through all four seasons, emphasizing safety, decision-making, and stewardship for the outdoors/wilderness in rural BC.

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Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Physical and Health Education, Career Education), including specialty options in environmental and outdoor learning, using experiential and place-conscious approaches that connect curricular competencies across subject areas. A valid BC skilled teaching certificate through the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch A related Bachelor of Education degree with a concentration in Outdoor Education or related from a recognized university Three or more years of demonstrated successful experience in leading outdoor education in a K-12 setting, including wilderness out trips Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 or Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Basic Lake Water Canoe Instructor certification (Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia) Teachers applying for this position must also possess the following attributes: Recent, demonstrated successful teaching experience in delivering an outdoor educational program at the middle school and/or secondary school level Experience supervising youth in remote outdoor environments. Extensive background and skills in backcountry travel and experience leading and organizing multi-day trips with school-aged groups Competence with map and compass navigation (chart reading for water activities) under difficult conditions, including in darkness and inclement weather Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with students, parents,



and community partners Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing communication devices such as satellite phones, radios and avalanche beacons.

Adhere to SD 8’s current fieldtrip guidelines, policies, and administrative procedures Be familiar with and adhere to Youth Safe Outdoors procedures and recommendations Implement Leave No Trace principles and environmental stewardship Ability to assess student abilities in outdoor environments and adapt plans, routes, and activities to meet the needs of the group Incorporate Indigenous teachings, knowledge, and worldviews into place-conscious learning Use authentic assessment strategies, including the evaluation of journals, practical field experiences, and peer and self-assessments Collaborate with guest speakers, parent volunteers, and community volunteers to enhance the program Teaching Evaluations Teaching Qualifications/Licenses 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.

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Office is located in Nelson, B.online learningand blendedprograms ~ an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS). Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment.

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District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants. #

📌 1.0 FTE (term) Outdoor Education Teacher, W.E. Graham Community School (Slocan)
🏢 School District #8 (Kootenay Lake)
📍 Slocan