Ecole Frank Ross requires a 1.0 FTE PERMANENT French Immersion Teacher

This position is for Primary French Immersion


For more information, please contact Shaun Henry, Principal, at 250-782-5206




Please visit for more information about teaching in School District #5+, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area. École Frank Ross

École Frank Ross is a dual track, French Immersion and English, elementary school located in Dawson Creek, enrolling approximately 460 students. The school serves a large and diverse population and has a significant number of specialty trained teachers to support student learning. Collaborative inquiry is a growing process at the school and is used to identify and address needs. Our human resources support the schools areas of focus in literacy, numeracy, and self-determination. The school offers after school sports such as volleyball and basketball, as well as intramural spirit teams. X-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more can be found right out our doors in the winter.

The culture at École Frank Ross Elementary is rooted in the qualities of our mascot, The Bulldog, which are Kind, Calm, Determined, and Courageous. Through ongoing collaboration and partnerships, the school remains focused on continuous learning for all.


Desired qualifications and experience include:

Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students.
Experience teaching primary and intermediate/middle school/secondary students.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills. Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals.
Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
Ability to use performance standards in the area of social responsibility.
Acquainted with the outcomes and evaluation processes outlined in the new curriculum.
Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques.
Experience teaching in a multiage group setting.
Strong classroom management skills.
Training in teaching ELL students.
Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with academic, social and emotional learning difficulties.
Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the school improvement plan.
Working knowledge of Criterion Based Referencing Assessment and Performance Based Assessment, and Balanced Literacy.
Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours.
Why School District No. 5+?
Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 5+. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.

The houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.