English Teacher

TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools); Shawnigan Lake; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent boarding school is seeking a passionate English Teacher to inspire students aged 12-18. This role offers the opportunity to shape young minds in a nurturing environment while contributing to a vibrant school community. With a focus on academic excellence and co-curricular activities, you will engage students through innovative teaching methods and support their growth in a diverse setting. Join a team dedicated to fostering curiosity, compassion, and courage in students, and enjoy a competitive compensation package in a stunning location on Canada's west coast.

Benefits

Family-friendly workplace

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada or appropriate visa.
• Experience teaching grades 8-12 English.

Responsibilities

• Carry assigned load of classes while meeting prep and planning protocols.
• Collaborate with department members to design and deliver content.

Skills

English Language Teaching

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Inquiry-Based Learning

Universal Design for Learning

Education

Post-secondary degree in English or Education

British Columbia Teaching Certificate

Job description

English Teacher

ShawniganLakeSchool is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada's beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art learning commons and library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

For more information, explore our ShawniganataGlance.

Shawnigan provides academic ambition to develop a culture of collaboration, independence and resilience in our students through educators and peers who inspire our students to embrace a love of learning by challenging them to solve problems critically and creatively.

Staff endorse our School's values (Curiosity, Compassion, Community and Courage) and are deeply committed to our mission: Spark Minds, Kindle Hearts, Forge Futures.

Shawnigan is always looking for outstanding, worldly and world-class, diverse, and ambitious educators to inspire our students and to model our three pillars of Academic Excellence, Co- Curricular Distinction and Student Life Unparalleled. As a teacher at Shawnigan, you will contribute to all facets of life on an international boarding school campus.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ENGLISH TEACHER

Commencing August 25, 2025, preference will be given to qualified teachers who are a) academically multi-disciplinary b) can offer expertise, experience and enthusiasm in co- curricular activities c) are committed to contributing to our boarding campus and community, and d) have boarding school experience.

We offer acompetitivecompensationpackage and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace. The teaching load for this position is equivalent to a 1.0 FTE with a salary range of $69,249 to $110,246 per year (based on current year grids and subject to 2025-26 increase). Actual salary offered will be commensurate with placement on the teaching grid.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to both the Head of Academics & Leadership and the Academic Department Head, teachers are expected to

• Carry assigned load of classes while meeting all of Shawnigan's prep, planning and reporting protocols as expected in the teaching profession;
• Collaborate with fellow department members and across departments to design and deliver content that challenges our students and prepares them for their post-secondary pathways;
• Be available to support students in their learning through tutorials or enrichment opportunities;
• Be involved in the full Shawnigan program and the delivery of “TheShawniganJourney.”

REQUIREMENTS

• Legally entitled to work in Canada or if not, receive all appropriate visa and permissions to legally work in Canada;
• Hold a post-secondary degree in English, Education or related discipline that aligns with the Shawnigan academic program;
• Be in possession of, or eligible to apply for, a British Columbia Teaching Certificate (Independent or Certificate of Qualification) before June 2025;
• Experience teaching grade 8-12 English;
• Experience teaching English First Peoples 12 an asset;
• Experience teaching AP Language and/or AP Literature an asset;
• Experience teaching English Language Learning an asset;
• Have demonstrated experience in the incorporation of First Peoples' Principles of Learning into your practice an asset;
• Experience with research-based and current pedagogy such as inquiry-based learning, universal design for learning and standards-based assessment, an asset
• Have experience working with teenagers from diverse backgrounds;
• Have experience working in a boarding environment an asset;
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven record of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, dependability, and reliability.

NEXT STEPS

To apply, please visit our CareersPage.

We ask you to please provide references at the shortlist stage of the recruitment process.

ShawniganLakeSchoolisanequalopportunityemployercommittedtoestablishinganinclusive,equitable,andaccessibleenvironmentforall.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,nationalorigin,age,sex,religion,disability,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,maritalstatusoranyotherbasisprotectedbyapplicablelaw.

We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline is 5 pm (PST), May 22, 2025.