Teacher Experience
Location(s): Rural BCExpected Hours: Monday to Thursday 8AM - 4PM, Fridays 8AM - 1PM (Occassionally 3PM)
Preferred Candidate Stream: Teaching adolescents
Age Group(s): Middle Years and Secondary
Language(s): English
Associated Costs: Accommodations (approximately $1,500), transportation, and other living expenses
Number of Placements: 1
Theme: Public Education and Rural Education
Position Description
Atlin School, surrounded by trees, mountains, lakes, and wildlife, is comprised of three classes, K-3, 4-7, and 8-11. This CFE involves, ONE successful candidate, teaching and supporting the high school group, consisting of ten students (2 Gr. 8, 4 Gr. 9, 3 Gr. 10, and 1 Special Education Gr. 11). Multiple grades are taught simultaneously for each subject, except English – (Math 8-10, Science 8-10, Social Studies 8-10, ADST 8-9, Multimedia 10, Art 10, Careers 8-10, PE 8-11, Special Education 11, and French 8-9). A blended class combining online and in-class learning experiences. Plus, the high school offers school spirit activities for the elementary students. Always so much fun! The successful candidate will observe and take notes of the current teacher as preparation, followed by gradual immersion of teaching each class, followed by regular constructive feedback conversations. The CFE student will submit a final report about the experience prior to departure.
Residing in this small town offers opportunities to hike, kayak, explore, and experience nature as well as wildlife up close. Nature surrounds us! Please take the time to research how to reach this small community. We are 176 km away from Whitehorse, Yukon, the largest and nearest center with an airport. Arriving in Atlin is only via air through Whitehorse or driving up into the Yukon along the Alaska Highway. This is an incredible opportunity to enjoy teaching in a small, multigrade school with exceptional students who are motivated and engaged while learning and experiencing a Taku River Tlingit experience.
Transportation is easier with own vehicle. Organization teacher is open to helping transport student to Atlin from Whitehorse and return and assist in finding accommodations with sufficient notice.
Organization Information
School District 87 Stikine is the largest geographical school district in BC. Made up of 4 schools, the CFE will be in Atlin, BC. A small remote community located on the unceded territory of the Taku River Tlingit Nation in the northwestern tip of BC.