2026-69-Priority French Immersion Teacher

School District #45 (West Vancouver); West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Job summary

School District #45 (West Vancouver) is seeking an experienced French Immersion Priority Teacher (Elementary) for a term contract effective immediately to June 30, 2027. The position covers district-wide West Vancouver Schools with daily dispatch responsibilities and availability Monday through Friday.

The role requires BC teaching certification, fluent French, and experience in French Immersion settings, along with knowledge of the BC Curriculum and strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• Valid BC teaching certification.
• Fluent spoken and written French for immersion.
• Experience teaching in French Immersion at elementary/secondary levels.
• Knowledge of the BC Curriculum.
• Ability to deliver instruction in French.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Available Monday to Friday and expected to accept dispatch calls on every regular school day.
• Dispatches could be to any of the elementary sites but will be primarily at the two elementary French Immersion sites.
• The successful candidate will be placed in a FI elementary opportunity that arises during the school year and must be qualified for maternity or medical leave scenarios.

Skills

Fluent French

Education

BC teaching certification

Job description

POSTED: November 5th , 2026
CLOSING DATE: November 12th , 2026
COMPETITION : 2026-69

French Immersion Priority Teacher (Elementary)
Term Contract
District Wide – West Vancouver Schools
Effective Immediately, to June 30, 2027

The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $63,347 to $116,190, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the West Vancouver Teachers' Association Collective Agreement. Salary will be prorated based on FTE.

This is a French Immersion Priority Teacher assignment at the elementary level. The successful candidate must be available Monday to Friday , is expected to accept dispatch calls on every regular school day , and is expected to participate in professional development days, subject to illness or approved leave. The dispatches could be to any of our elementary sites but will be primarily at the two elementary French Immersion sites.

T his teacher will be placed in a n elementary French Immersio n opportunity that arise s during the course of the school year and that the teacher is qualified for (M aternity leave, medical leave, etc.).

The successful candidate will be eligible for full extended health and dental benefits, in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Required Qualifications and Experience

• valid British Columbia teaching certification from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch

• demonstrated fluency in spoken and written French appropriate for French Immersion instruction
• experience teaching in a French Immersion setting at the elementary and/or secondary level
• knowledge of and experience implementing the BC Curriculum
• ability to deliver instruction, classroom routines, and student support in French
• demonstrated ability to establish positive, inclusive learning environments
• effective classroom management skills
• strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• flexibility and adaptability to work across a variety of school settings and grade levels
• experience integrating technology to support student learning

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a longheld reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.

West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].