English Teacher Collingwood School

Independent Schools Association of British Columbia; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate English Teacher to inspire students at the Morven Campus. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in a vibrant community, fostering their love for language and literature. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching practices and collaborate with colleagues to create innovative lessons. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position promises to be rewarding for those eager to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. Join a team dedicated to nurturing socially responsible individuals for a better world.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous benefits package

Health Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Personal Days

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at Grades 8-12; advanced experience preferred.
• BC Teaching Certification and Basic First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the BC Ministry of Education’s English Language Arts Curricula.
• Create a learning environment that enables individual learners to thrive.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Education

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

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Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is to develop socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity, and community to serve others, inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Join us in inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals of all sexual orientations and genders. If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to provide reasonable workplace accommodations to support your best performance.

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced English Teacher to join our Morven Campus (Grades 8-12). The ideal candidate is a caring and passionate educator who values the power of language. Engaging, innovative, and collaborative, the candidate demonstrates excellence in instructional and assessment practices and is committed to ongoing professional growth. The role includes contributing to various aspects of school life, including coaching and extracurricular responsibilities. This is a Permanent Full-Time position starting August 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the BC Ministry of Education’s English Language Arts Curricula, meeting or exceeding requirements
• Create a learning environment that enables individual learners to thrive through adaptation and differentiation
• Collaborate to design innovative lessons that build curricular competencies with rich, relevant, and challenging content
• Teach both Middle (Grades 8-9) and Senior (Grades 10-12) English classes; may include roles as a grade team or AP course leader
• Engage in ongoing professional development; be motivated and willing to implement new pedagogical and assessment practices
• Experience teaching AP Capstone Seminar, AP Literature, or AP Language & Composition is an asset
• Fulfill additional roles such as advisor or Community FLEX lead as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education; a Master’s degree or equivalent is an asset
• Experience teaching English at Grades 8-12; advanced experience preferred
• Placement training and experience are assets
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• BC Teaching Certification
• Basic First Aid certification
• Canadian residency and legal entitlement to work in Canada

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity, and inclusion for all community members
• Collaborative mindset and courageous approach to adversity
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking
• Flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change
• Proven work ethic with integrity
• Enthusiasm and genuine interest in the school’s success
• Self-awareness and a desire for continuous self-improvement (goal-oriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package including RRSP, Personal Days, Employee and Family Assistance Plan, Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, and one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!

Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a letter of intent detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume by May 9, 2025 to https://www.collingwood.org/community/careers.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

The current faculty grid annual salary range for this position is $73,845 to $109,969, based on experience and educational qualifications. Faculty with a Master’s degree will be paid at the higher end of the range.

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please visit our website for more information about our school.