High School Social Studies Teacher (Economics, History, and/or Indigenous Studies)

St. Clement's School; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clement's School in Vancouver seeks a dedicated High School Social Studies Teacher. This role includes teaching key subjects, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting international students. The school offers a supportive community with small class sizes and competitive compensation based on qualifications.

Benefits

Small class sizes

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Valid BC Teaching certificate required, preference for Professional A.
• Previous experience teaching related subjects is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach subjects including Economics and Social Studies.
• Create meaningful learning experiences and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers for positive student experiences.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Knowledge of teaching methods for English language learners

Resilience

Education

Degree in Education with Social Studies focus

BC Teaching certificate

ESL or TESOL certification

Job description

Faculty Position: High School Social Studies Teacher

About us: We are a small school located on Boundary Road in East Vancouver, near the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood. Our school is predominantly international students and has a vision to grow to include a mix of students from around the world and Vancouver. Our school is safe and supportive and aims to provide high-quality education to all of our students.

Contract length:

• August 25, 2025 – June 26, 2026; moving into a continuing contract, based on performance.

Responsibilities:

• Teach a combination of Economics, Social Studies 10, Social Studies 11, Indigenous Studies 11, and/or English Language Learner courses.
• Maintain excellent relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Prepare classroom and course materials based on BC Ministry requirements
• Create thoughtful, creative, and meaningful learning experiences and assessments for students
• Explicitly teacher core competencies with the BC curriculum framework
• Demonstrate mastery in classroom instructional practices
• Provide regular feedback to students on their learning and report progress at regular intervals
• Remain current in educational and pedagogical research and teaching methods for teaching Social Studies and English language learners
• Create a supportive and positive classroom environment
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades
• Collaborate with other teachers to provide a positive learning experience to students
• Plan field experiences for students and take students outside of the classroom by providing experiential learning.

Requirements and skills:

• Valid and current BC Teaching certificate , with preference given to Professional A certificate holders; subject-restricted teachers should have Social studies/Humanities and English Language Arts OR ELL, ideally with other teachable subjects
• Previous experience teaching Economics, Social Studies 10, Social Studies 11, and Indigenous Studies 11 or similar subjects
• Knowledge of various methods of teaching English to non-native speakers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Calm and resilient personality
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and create a warm and welcoming environment for all learners
• Preferred: Degree in Education with Social Studies focus
• Preferred: ESL or TESOL certification

What we offer:

• Small class sizes with well-behaved and eager students
• A small, supportive school environment
• Compensation in the range of $55,000-$75,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Application procedures:

Please send you CV/resume to [e-mail]

369 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC, V5K 4S1 T: 604-683-4572. E: [e-mail]