Junior School French Teacher

Urban Academy; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and progressive educational institution seeks a passionate Junior School French Teacher to inspire students through a dynamic and interactive French language program. This role emphasizes collaboration, inquiry-based learning, and culturally sustaining teaching practices. With a commitment to professional growth, teachers at this school are integral to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Join a community that values creativity, global citizenship, and the arts, and contribute to shaping the future of education in a state-of-the-art campus setting.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Matching RRSP program

Personalized professional development plans

Newly built inspiring campus setting

Low student/teacher ratios

Qualifications

• BC Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification required.
• Experience teaching French at the primary level is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an engaging French Additional Language program.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Languages department.

Skills

Fluency in French

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of educational IT applications

Education

BC Ministry of Education Certificate

Undergraduate studies in French

Tools

Assistive technologies

Job description

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Position: Junior School French Teacher

Start Date: August 25, 2025

Urban Academy staff, students and families are connected through learning, inspired by community, and empowered to contribute as we work toward our vision of truly educating for tomorrow. We value creativity, collaboration, global citizenship, technology, the outdoors and the arts as means through which we can offer excellence in education. A gender-inclusive JK–12 independent school, we are located in a beautiful facility in New Westminster, across the street from Braid Street Skytrain Station.

At Urban Academy, we seek faculty and staff who are aligned with our values of belonging, future-focused education, changemaking and entrepreneurial spirit. Urban Academy is distinguished by extraordinary teachers who provide a collaborative, inquiry-based, and student-centred approach to teaching. Through the Urban Academy educational program, students develop critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in a technology-rich learning environment.

Urban Academy teachers inspire students. They are actively engaged in planning, implementing and assessing student learning. They are confident in curriculum development and demonstrate an approach to teaching that is reflective of the way in which young people learn. They optimize the resources available to students. They support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students.

The students, members of your department, colleagues, and parents describe our teachers as approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine, supportive and connected to our community. Urban Academy teachers understand the importance of parents as partners by maintaining open and collaborative relationships with the parent community.

As lifelong learners, Urban Academy teachers demonstrate a commitment to actively seek professional development, to continuously reflect on their practice and to collaborate with colleagues to maximize student learning. Urban Academy teachers participate actively in the life of the school.

In addition to spending an engaging day with students who are genuinely interested in learning, thinking and playing, teachers are provided with dedicated work time as part of their daily schedule to plan and work collaboratively with others.

If this description of our teachers sounds like you, Urban Academy is currently inviting dedicated, team-oriented teachers to apply for our Junior School French Teacher role.

Responsibilities Of Every Urban Academy Teacher

• Planning, implementation and assessment: Bring a student-centred, inquiry-based, and collaborative approach to the delivery of the BC curriculum utilizing competency-based assessment and instruction as well as strong formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teachers to plan, develop, and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each student
• Pluralism: Demonstrate commitment to culturally sustaining teaching practices: infuse diverse voices and perspectives in the planning and delivery of learning experiences, including Indigenous, local, and global world views. Knowledge of differentiated learning approaches and current practices in Inclusive Education.
• SEL: Build relationships with teachers and staff across the school community
• Student Life: Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program.
• Communication: Communicate consistently and professionally with students, parents, faculty and other stakeholders about student needs and growth.
• Continuous Growth: Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
  
  

As a Junior School French Teacher, your additional responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver an engaging and interactive French Additional Language program for Junior School students
• Develop subject-specific standards to inform teaching, evaluation, and reporting.
• Utilize outcome-based formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate growth in students’ acquisition of the French language and provide regular, constructive feedback to the students on their progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Languages department to align planning, instruction, and assessment.
• Provide supervision for students during recess, lunch, and after school, and occasional class coverage, as assigned
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Essential: BC Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria. Please indicate your TRB # on your application (L or J followed by 6 digits).
• Oral and written fluency in French; undergraduate studies in French are an asset.
• Experience teaching French at the primary level is an asset.
• A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education document.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior EQ skills in self-awareness, self-management, social agility, impact and influence.
• Strong knowledge of educational IT applications and assistive technologies.
• Academic qualifications and/or experience in a similar role will be an asset
• Ability and interest in working across a range of grades.
  
  

Please visit our website ( ) to learn more about UA’s wonderful school life and see if this is the type of environment that you feel you could thrive in, and contribute to. At Urban Academy, 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, from BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

Urban Academy Provides

• Competitive Compensation at a salary range of $65,979.00 to $113,101.00 inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience
• Open and collaborative culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Matching RRSP program
• Personalized professional development plans
• Newly built inspiring campus setting
• Innovative and progressive approach to teaching
• Low student/teacher ratios
  
  

Urban Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package including health benefits and RRSP program.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Please email your cover letter and resumé to .

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