Dance, Photography Secondary Teacher (Continuing Part-Time with Benefits)

School District #39 (Vancouver); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vancouver Board of Education seeks a Secondary Fine Arts Teacher to cover Dance, Photography and Yearbook duties in a continuing part-time role with benefits. This 0.8571 FTE (6 blocks) position is based in Vancouver, BC and supports student learning across the fine arts spectrum.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor of Education, a completed Fine Arts practicum, TRB status or eligibility, and registration with the Teacher Qualification Service.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor of Education
• Must have completed a teaching practicum in Fine Arts
• Membership in or eligible to become a member in the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB)
• Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

The Vancouver Board of Education (VSB) welcomes applications for the position of:

Secondary Fine Arts Teacher (Dance, Photography, Yearbook)

Continuing Part-Time with Benefits (0.8571 FTE/6 blocks)

With deep gratitude and respect, I am honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor of Education
• Must have completed a teaching practicum in Fine Arts
• Membership in or eligible to become a member in the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB)
• Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service

Your application must include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Academic Transcripts
• Reports/Evaluations:
  • RecentGraduates require final Practicum Reports
  • Experienced Teachers require a recent Teaching Evaluation (not lesson observations) within the past 8 years
• 3 Professional References -email and phone numbers. We do not accept colleagues, friends or family as references
  • Recent Graduates include: Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s) and Principal/Vice principal and/or your most recent employer
  • Experienced Teachers include: current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s)
• TRB (Teacher Regulation Branch) Status:
  • If your application is in process please provide a screen shot of the application, including the drop down menu of outstanding documents

Due to the confidentiality of the interview process and the high volume of applications we do not provide feedback, notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

We will contact applicants directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) in accordance with section 26 (C) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email [e-mail].

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.