The BCTF is currently seeking 50 active BCTF members who meet the qualifications outlined in this document to evaluate classroom resources for Focused Education Resources on behalf of their colleagues in BC, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. The term of appointment is three years (2025–2028). Resources to be evaluated include fiction, non-fiction, reference, and learning technologies delivered in print or digital formats. 

Focused Education is a not-for-profit organization created to fulfil a mission of supporting excellence in K–12 education. Their shared offerings provide school districts, independent schools and First Nations schools with a comprehensive suite of resources created to help optimize every aspect of education delivery. 

Evaluation reviews are available for reference by all Focused Education members through the K–12 Evaluated Resource Collection. To view the full evaluation records, create an account or log in with an existing account.

Work and workload
Following successful completion of the online evaluation training modules, pairs of BCTF-appointed evaluators will be offered assignments for collaborative review. Resources will be made available online for review or sent directly to the evaluator’s residence and assigned a Focused Education identification number for tracking purposes. No additional personal information will be required or shared. The number of assignments offered will vary, and there is no guarantee as to frequency or number of assignments.   

The work includes:

• individually scanning and reading the resource 
• scheduling and participating in an online environment (Teams, Zoom, etc.)  
• working in pairs to discuss findings and reach consensus 
• collaboratively completing the online evaluation form with accuracy and detail for each resource 
• maintaining confidentiality and giving attention to copyright guidelines.

Compensation
Evaluators are under personal contract with Focused Education and are compensated for training and assigned evaluation tasks based on their predetermined rate for resource type.

Training

• All evaluators must successfully complete the required training by specified dates before they will be offered assignments.
• Additional workshop/refresher sessions may be required from time to time with compensation.
• Training consists of a self-paced online program, available 24/7, and structured webinars hosted by the course facilitator.
• Attendance is mandatory for the webinars.

Qualifications
Focused Education is seeking English language educators and French language (both Immersion and Langue Première) educators from elementary through secondary school levels. Teacher-librarians, educators in district mentorship/lead positions and classroom teachers with broad understanding of all curricular areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Evaluators should have a comfort level and interest in evaluating fiction, non-fiction, and website materials. Curriculum knowledge and experience in one or more areas of academic strength is required, including:

• English Language Arts
• French Language Arts
• French Immersion (Social Studies and Science)
• Social Studies
• Science
• Physical Health Education.

Selection criteria
It is required that selected evaluators have:

• active BCTF membership status (members on a leave of absence are ineligible)
• awareness of the role and responsibilities of representing the BCTF and the teaching profession
• a district/school email address and access to the internet
• academic preparation in one or more of the identified subject area(s)
• experience teaching the identified curricula in the classroom for at least the last two years (except for teacher-librarians or district specialist teachers)
• intermediate to high proficiency in the use of learning technologies in the classroom
• the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet deadlines
• excellent writing skills and the ability to write clear and concise summaries
• ability to access and work collaboratively in an online application
• no conflict of interest due to contractual arrangements with a producer of educational resources, specifically:

• You are not associated with and are independent from publishers, producers, distributors, and suppliers of educational learning resources. 
• You, nor your immediate family, is or has been, in the 12-month period immediately preceding this agreement, performing any work for any publisher, producer, distributor, or supplier of educational learning resources. 
• You will not receive or accept any gifts, gratuities, premiums or royalties from any publisher, producer, distributor or supplier of educational learning resources. 
• You will not accept any educational material related to your evaluation assignment, including but not limited to applications, digital technologies, printing material, from any publisher, producer, distributor or supplier of educational learning resources.

Position offers are based on subject expertise and the availability of evaluators, and care is taken to consider provincial-wide representation and to include rural and urban perspectives.

Deadline for application: Friday February 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
(late applications will not be accepted)

To apply
Complete the appropriate CV form.
Email your application to applications@bctf.ca

Direct all enquiries to:
Tracey Ernst, BC Teachers’ Federation, ternst@bctf.ca