High School Science and Math Teacher

Rise People; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP after one year

Permanent employment

Job summary

Westmont Montessori is seeking a confident, independent High School Science and Math Teacher to lead Grade 9–12 experiential learning projects. You will collaborate with professionals to integrate science and math with other subjects.

The role emphasizes mentorship, dynamic growth, and non-traditional teaching approaches, with opportunities to guide students on off-campus experiences and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Secondary Science and/or Math and BC Teaching Certification.
• Montessori training is preferred; applicants without it may be considered with intent to pursue training.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Developing and refining multidisciplinary curricular documents including year, project, and daily lesson plans.
• Integrating community partners to create experiences with real-world context and application of knowledge.
• Locating, developing, and managing external mentors to support student learning.
• Focus on academic excellence with strength in integrating curricular core competencies and First Nations principles of learning.
• Leading Grade 9–12 students in experiential learning projects on- and off-campus.
• Embracing non-traditional teaching methods and various learning modes.
• Acting as a guide rather than a lecturer in instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Using technology effectively (MS Teams and Office365) to support learning.
• Committed to providing a broad range of extracurricular activities.
• Formative and summative assessment and reporting of student progress.
• Utilizing varied instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
• Ability to teach both in-person and remote learning environments.
• Occasional overnight trips may be required for program activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science/Math)

BC Teacher Certification

Montessori training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Office365

Job description

Our mission is to identify the experiences that facilitate education for the future before us. One that empowers the individual and fosters a community of collaborative contributors through interdisciplinary, integrated projects that make the world our classroom.

We choose to be an independent organization so we can remain nimble and able to adopt and adapt new programs as our community needs them. Our autonomy gives us the freedom to partner with innovators and experts as we identify new areas of interest for our students and new opportunities to learn from some of the most interesting people and organizations in the world.

Our School

Westmont was founded 67 years ago by an independent community of parents and teachers passionate about creating an environment that inspired students to learn through experiences and respected the individual and their own interests, developmental needs and speeds, following the principles of Maria Montessori.

Year by year we have expanded and evolved the school to meet the needs of our community and have adapted our programs based on the changing world around us. Over time we have embraced more technology in the classroom to connect students to virtual experiences while simultaneously embracing more time out of the classroom to learn in the natural environments that exist in the 143 acres of forest, streams and ocean front that our 8 acre campus backs on to.

We have adopted technology as it has evolved to connect students to virtual experiences while simultaneously embracing more time out of the classroom to learn in the natural environments that exist in the 143 acres of forest, streams and ocean front that our 8 acre campus backs on to.

We have adopted technology as it has evolved to connect our community and create dialogue and transparency around how we operate as an organization. Throughout this constant change however, one thing has stayed constant, our culture and closeness as a community.

People often tell us we feel more like a group of family and friends than an institution of teachers and administrators.

The Westmont Montessori community includes around 270 students and 55 teachers and staff housed in three buildings on our campus. We are guided by our strategic plan and active Board, and supported by a vibrant PAC and engaged, family volunteers.

In recent years, we have built our landmark main building, expanded our lower and middle school programs,and introduced a High School program recognised as exceptional by BC Ministry of Education. This year, we areexpandingour High School program andredeveloping the High Schoolbuilding while continuing to deliver an exceptional learning experience to our students.

The Career

Westmont is looking forconfident, independent, and entrepreneurialindividuals who can bring experience and leadership to the position of High School Science and Math Teacher. This is an extraordinary teaching assignment and an extraordinary program that has the ambition of transforming the high school experience for students.

As a member of our High School teaching team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing workplace as we seek to become a leader in experiential learning. You will be assigned the responsibility of leading Grade 9-12 students in experiential learning projects both on and off-campus, integratingthe areas of Science and Math with other curricular topics

With the bold educational approach our school is taking, the opportunities for professional growth are immense. The school is led by dynamic professionals and a seasoned external advisory group who can mentor and guide you in your teaching role.

Responsibilities and Skills

• Developing and fine-tuning multi-disciplinary curricular documents including year, project, and daily lesson plans
• Integrating and working with community partners in creating experiences that are academically robust and provide real-world context and application of knowledge
• Locating, developing, and managing external mentors to support student learning
• Focus on academic excellence with strong integration of curricular, core competency, and First Nations Principles of Learning
• Leading students in educational experiences in non-classroom settings e.g., local and national excursions, outdoor education programming
• Approach high school in a non-traditional manner, embracing various modes of learning
• Embracing the role of the teacher as a guide versus distributor of knowledge
• Stronginterpersonal andcommunication skills with all stakeholders- students, staff, parents
• Exceptional technology and21st Century Learning skillsincluding a high level of proficiency using Microsoft Teams and Office365
• A desire to work in a team-oriented learning environment
• Fully committed to providing a broad range of extra-curricular activities
• Highly skilled in formative and summative assessment and reporting of student progress
• Ability to utilize varied instructional strategies to meet a wide range of individual needs
• Comfortable instructing in both an in-person and remote learning environment
• Due to the nature of the program, there may be the occasions where you will be required to spend up to a week away on overnight school trips

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education(Specialization in Secondary Science and/or Math)and current BC Teachers Certification
• Several years of secondary school teaching experience
• Montessori training in secondary preferred. Candidates without will be considered with the expectation that training is undertaken if employment is to continue beyond the first contract year.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Current First Aid Certificate

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

Westmont salaries are paid based on qualifications and experience

Permanent

Group RRSP after one-year of full employment