High School Junior Humanities Teacher

Society of Christian Schools in BC; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated high school teacher with expertise in humanities and a commitment to Christian education. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education degree and teaching certification, alongside a passion for creating a supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include engaging students in dynamic lessons and participating in extracurricular activities. The role offers an annual salary range of $56,016 to $100,902, depending on qualifications and experience, starting August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor of Education degree and possess a teaching certificate.
• Professing Christian and a member of a Christian church community.
• Familiarity with the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging environment that supports student learning.
• Contribute to school culture by working cooperatively with colleagues.
• Participate in student-learning and extra-curricular activities.
• Be flexible and open to teaching additional courses.
• Engage in professional development related to educational excellence.

Skills

Teaching courses in humanities

Home economics knowledge

Technology education

Differentiated instruction

Current pedagogy understanding

Education

Bachelor of Education degree

Job description

Employment Type: full-time

Compensation Range: $56,016 – $100,902

Date Posted: 12 December 2025

Who we are

Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K–12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of over 940 students, VCS is a proud leader in Christian education and has over 75 years of history in the region. VCS is committed to providing Christ-centered education that leads to a life of transformation and service. We seek to nurture the academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth of our students.

Join our team

We have an exciting opportunity for an educator experienced in teaching courses in humanities (English & social studies), and either home economics (foods and textiles) or Technology education (media arts and web/game design)

You will be part of a supportive team that greatly cares about creating an engaging and supportive school environment that actively seeks to develop our students’ learning and growth by integrating Christian perspectives into all aspects of teaching the BC curriculum.

As a teacher in our high school division, your key responsibilities include:

• Creating an engaging and dynamic environment that supports student learning
• Contributing to the fantastic culture and community of VCS by working cooperatively with colleagues and participating in staff engagement and worship activities
• Participating fully in student-learning and extra-curricular activities outside of the school day
• Being flexible and open to teaching additional courses
• Participating in professional development that supports the ongoing pursuit of excellence in educational pedagogy and teaching through the lens of a Christian worldview

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you:

• Will have completed a Bachelor of Education degree and possess a teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch of the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care
• Are a professing Christian who is a member of a Christian church community willing to commit to VCS’s mission, vision and community standards.
• Will have familiarity with the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care curriculum

In addition to the above requirements, the following knowledge and experience would be definite assets:

• Experience teaching senior‑level humanities courses (such as law, history, comparative cultures, human geography and Christian studies)
• Having a strong working understanding of differentiated instruction as it applies to teaching
• Having a strong working knowledge of current pedagogy, sound assessment practices and learning empowered by technology

Annual salary range

$56,016 to $100,902 per school year (dependent on education, qualifications and experience; pro‑rated for part‑time teachers)

Start Date

August 1, 2026

Application

To express your interest in joining our team, please provide us with the following documents:

• Statement of faith
• Transcripts from all relevant post‑secondary education
• Philosophy of Christian education
• Reports and evaluations, as applicable:
  • Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) require final practicum reports
  • Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience), if possible, please provide a recent (within the past eight years) teaching evaluation report (not lesson observations)
• Three professional references (e‑mail addresses and phone numbers)
  • Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) to include your faculty advisor, school advisor and one or more of the following: principal, vice‑principal or most recent previous employer
  • Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience) to include current principal, vice‑principal and previous administrators

Please apply directly via the VCS Careers page. While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.