High School Teachers - Multiple Subjects

Columbia Academy is a reputable K-12 school located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. We are an academic driven school with a strong focus on community volunteering, academic competition and school clubs. We strive to empower our students to reach their full potential with a focus on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a love for lifelong learning.

We’re excited to announce our expansion to a second campus in September and will be welcoming more teachers to join our growing team! As a member of our High School faculty you will be located at our new campus, which is just one block from Waterfront Station.

Position Overview

This position is a perfect opportunity for recent or future teacher graduates to escape the TOC circuit.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic High School Teacher, to teach and inspire our students. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in high school education, a genuine passion for teaching, and the ability to create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans, assessing and evaluating student progress, fostering a positive classroom culture, and collaborating with colleagues and parents to ensure the holistic development of each student. Further, the successful candidate must be a team player and be flexible in their approach toward teaching and learning while serving as an integral part of our school culture.

Teacher positions are available in the following subjects. Capable of teaching the high school curriculum in accordance with the BC Ministry guidelines and the updated BC curriculum.

• English
• Social Studies
• Science
• Math
• Arts/Music
• Physical Education
• Economics

Experience with AP courses: AP Calculus, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology and AP Statistics (preferred but not essential)

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

The candidate for this position will possess the following criteria:

• Minimum 3 Years of teaching experience teaching grades 8-12 (Preferred but not essential)
• Experience of teaching ELL students preferred but not essential
• Engage with the school’s professional development program and embrace the wider vision for the school’s growth
• BC Teacher Certificate in good standing (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Excellent English written language and fluent oral communication skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively plan, prioritize, and deliver lessons and assessments.
• Proven experience teaching elementary school students, preferably within a diverse classroom setting.
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress, address concerns, and maintain open lines of communication.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required.
• Stay up to date with current educational trends, research, and best practices to continuously improve teaching methodologies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and a love for learning.
• Candidates with experience in specialized subjects, including Arts, Music, PE, French, and Mandarin, are highly preferred.
  
  

Benefits

After completing a successful probationary period of five (5) months, the successful “full time teacher” candidate will be eligible to receive extended health benefits. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be able to access:

• Five (5) paid sick days
• PD training tuition fee reimbursement.
• The opportunity to gain experience of responsibility early in your career
• Life insurance
• School events
  
  

Job Type: Full-time (FTE 1.0)

Salary: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year. Salary will be commensurate with experience and class size.