Join Our Team!
Are you a student in your Bachelor of Education Program?
Our district considers applications for postings (including TTOC) once you have started your long practicum. In your application package provide reference contacts from your practicum school teacher sponsor and program advisor. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of your education program.
You may be eligible to apply for Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness program as a teacher in a rural and remote area.
Details can be found at the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness website.
Teacher Postings#00-2025/26 - Teacher Teaching on CallWe are currently considering applicants who are available 5 days a week, 10 months a year, and who have a goal of becoming a teacher on contract with our district. #27-2025/26 - Grades K-7 Okanagan Language Teacher (SESS & CPS)#28-2025/26 - Grades K-7 Okanagan Language Teacher (TEN)#28-2025/26 - Inclusion Support Teacher (SOSS)The following 2025/26 teacher postings have been cancelled: #03, #14, #22, #24, #26, #29, #30 | Teacher SalaryEffective July1 2024 |
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Internal Applicants
Okanagan Similkameen SD53 employees apply by emailing your cover letter to employment@sd53.bc.ca (include posting number).
External Applicants
you are welcome and encouraged to apply for our teacher posting! All postings are Internal/External postings. Submit your application package through Make-a-Future at http://www.makeafuture.ca/okanagan-similkameen/ or email as one attachment to employment@sd53.bc.ca. Include the following in your application package:
- cover letter including posting number,
- resume,
- BC Teaching Certificate number or mention if it is in progress,
- education program and 3rd and 4th year transcripts,
- recent practicum evaluation or teaching report if available (within last 5 years),
- three (3) supervisory references (include name, job title, phone number and organization (phone references are usually initiated prior to an invitation for an interview), and
- application form or Make-a-Future application.