r/BCteachers

Hey gang,

I recently (early June) interviewed with a school district in the lower mainland. I felt the interview did not go well ( combo of nerves / and crumbing answers). I haven’t heard from them, even though I’ve sent two desperate follow-up emails. Is it normal to be ghosted by HR?

Hi all, I’m looking to start teaching in BC and have so many questions! First off, I grew up in Tsawwassen, BC but have lived abroad for 12 years, most of which teaching at international schools in Thailand. I have British Qualified Teacher Status and am in the process of having my qualifications certified in BC.

I’ve been looking at the jobs posted on Make a Future and haven’t seen many going for Delta where my family is, but lots going in more rural districts… so I’m curious to hear about anyone’s experience living and teaching in a rural area. What’s it like? What are the winters like? What do you do in your free time? Do you have much free time?

I also have a toddler and British partner (who is also qualified to teach but we need to get PR started first). What is childcare like? Have you been able to make friends and connect with the community?

The only teachers I know in BC have taught in Vancouver or Victoria, so would love to hear some feedback of anyone who’s moved somewhere rural. I realize living in rural BC is going to be incredibly different from Thailand… so curious to get a better idea! Thanks in advance.

Have any French Immersion teachers on here made the jump from Ontario to BC? I would love to know what that was like. Are jobs as easy to come across as they are in Ontario?

My partner and I are looking to move in 2027, preferably somewhere quieter but with some job prospects.

Ideally I would like to keep my permanent position in Ontario while we see if we like it, not sure if this is possible. Would be happy to hear about your experiences! Thanks so much!

First time applying for EI as a teacher.

Was just told by my district that I wouldn’t be getting a roe as I’m not eligible for EI. From January-April I was a TOC then took on a mat leave assignment until the end of the year. I will be going back to the same school for a .8 FTE next year.

When applying for EI I put the FTE position as my last job but apparently since I am returning to another contract position I’m not able to?

im super confused how I’m not able to have any EI over the summer. It sounds like if I stayed a TOC it would be a non issue.

please fill me in on what I’m missing. I looked over the CRA page for specific conditions for contract teachers but it may as well been in another language.

I’m hoping to go into the education program this fall and eventually become a teacher here in the Lower Mainland. I know landing a full-time position can be tough at first. For those of you who’ve been through it, what was your experience like starting out whether as a Teacher on Call or finding a more stable role?

First year teacher here. I was just assigned one block of Composition 11. I have no experience teaching higher level ELA and was wondering if anyone has any advice/resources to offer up.

Do I just focus on writing or can I fit in any lit study units etc? Not sure what I can get away with teaching units that aren’t entirely focused on forms of composition.

any suggestions are helpful:)

I have a confirmed interview this July with VSB. They requested I come in person (which is the only board that has done so). Anything I should be aware of prior to the interview?

Hello,
I am hoping to get on another TOC list as I am on one currently. I’ve been applying and not getting any responses. I’m relocating to the mainland so just wondering if it’s too late for hope to get another interview? Some people were saying July is another hiring time for TOCs?