Job Description

The Vancouver School Board welcomes applicants for the position of:

Adult Education English Instructor

(Temporary Part-Time)

Location

: South Hill Education Center

Contract Dates

: Sept to Nov, 2025




(+ potential extensions)

There are currently 3 positions available:

English Foundations 4

Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 9:30pm

English 10 & English 11

Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 9:30pm

English Foundations 1 & Speaking & Listening 1/2

Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 9:30pm

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y? ?m (Musqueam), S?wxwu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 107 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.


Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSBs culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

South Hill's Profile

Adult Education provides youth/adult students with educational opportunities from Foundations-level courses to secondary school completion. We offer a variety of learning formats which include structured Foundations courses (basic literacy through Grade 10 equivalency); structured academic Grade 10, 11 and 12 as well as personalized, self-paced courses at the Foundations and Grade 10, 11 and 12 levels. Courses at the Foundations level develop core skills which prepare students to enter the Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses needed to obtain either the regular or the adult Dogwood Diploma. All courses follow prescribed Ministry of Education curriculum.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts; Major in English Bachelor of Education Recent contract teaching experience and/or student teaching experience in Secondary English

is required

Membership in or eligible to become a member of the Teacher Regulation Board (TRB) Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS)
Your Make A Future Application must include:

Cover Letter

Resume

Academic Transcripts

Reports/Evaluations:

+ Recent Graduates require final Practicum Reports
+ Experienced Teachers require a recent Teaching Evaluation (not lesson observations) within the past 8 years

3 Professional References

-email and phone numbers +

Recent Graduates

to include your Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s)

and

one or more of the following: Principal, Vice principal or most recent previous employer
+

Experienced Teachers

to include current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s)

We

do not

accept friends or teaching colleagues as references

TRB

(Teacher Certification Branch)

Status:

If your application is in process please provide a screen shot of the application, including the drop down menu of outstanding documents

+

Due to the confidentiality of the interview process and the high volume of applications

, we do not

provide feedback, notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

We will contact applicants directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

HOW TO APPLY:

Register on Make a Future: and create a profile under the Category

"Teachers, Principals & Superintendents"

Click on

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then click

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Select the Job that you are qualified for Answer ALL job posting questions then click

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Upload all supporting documents Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email from Make a Future






Additional Information for Applicants:


As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board ("VSB") in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("FIPPA"), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email .


The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.