Physical and Health Education Teacher

Mulgrave-School,-the-International-School-of-Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulgrave School, The International School of Vancouver, seeks a Physical and Health Education Teacher for a temporary full-time role from November 2026 to March 2027. The position involves teaching across grade levels, supporting the Athletics programme by coaching at least one team per term, and delivering IB-aligned PHE in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Education with BC teacher certification (or be willing to obtain), First Aid, and ideally NCCP

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education required; BC teacher certification or willingness to attain.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• NCCP coaching certification preferred.
• Experience with IB PYP/MYP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical & Health Education across multiple grade levels.
• Support athletics by coaching at least one team per term.
• Deliver IB-aligned, inquiry-based PHE instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to challenge all students.

Skills

Coaching

Teaching PHE

IB PYP/MYP understanding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Education

BC teacher certification

First Aid Certificate

NCCP coaching certification

Job description

Temporary, Full-Time (November 2026 - March 2027)

The 2026-27 faculty grid for this position is $75,461 to $116,035 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Master's will be paid at a higher range.

Mulgrave is one of Canada’s leading independent co-educational pre‑K – 12 day schools, serving the North Shore of Vancouver. We are an established IB Continuum World School with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are now seeking a Physical and Health Education Teacher to start in November 2026.

Physical and Health Education teachers teach across a range of grade levels, in addition to supporting our Athletics programme by coaching at least one team per term (core sports at Mulgrave include basketball, soccer, volleyball). Teaching and learning in PHE reflects the IBʼs conceptual focus and inquiry-based approach, and is differentiated to ensure that all students are appropriately supported and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Opportunities

• Inspire students to achieve their personal best by providing a rich and engaging programme that develops studentsʼ skills, promotes curiosity and love of learning, and prioritises well-being
• Teach in a fast-paced, highly collaborative professional environment, where innovation is encouraged and student learning and well-being drive everything we do
• Provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population
• Provide opportunities to enrich learning through exploration in the athletics, outdoor education, the arts, service, leadership and more
• Appropriately challenge students, allowing them to feel safe, seen and belong
• Model a passion for sports, fitness, active living, and healthy lifestyle choices

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or in possession of a valid work visa)
• Must have current British Columbia teacher certification, or be willing and able to attain certification before commencing
• Hold or be willing to obtain an age appropriate First Aid Certificate

Preferred Experience and Qualities

• Demonstrated an understanding of and passion for Physical Health Education, coaching, and the Teaching Games for Understanding framework (TGFU)
• Demonstrated understanding for teaching physical literacy and movement skills in EY
• Familiarity with the BC PHE curriculum and experience teaching PHE in the IB PYP and/or MYP
• NCCP coaching certification, training, and experience coaching in Mulhgrave’s core sports
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience teaching dance in a school, camp, or studio setting

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We warmly welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, Black communities, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers, and individuals from other equity-deserving groups.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.