English Teacher Senior School

Lantzville, BC, CA, Canada

Job Description

English Teacher Senior School (1.0 FTE)



Position: English Teacher (Senior School, Grades 8-12)

Position Reports to: Middle and Senior School Principal

Works Closely With: Principal, Middle/Senior School; Director of Student Resource Center, Director of Student Engagement

Compensation Salary Range $56,570 - 106,930 based on experience

Position Overview:



Aspengrove School, a JK-12 International Baccalaureate School, is inviting applications from passionate, enthusiastic individuals for the role of Senior English Teacher. Aspengrove is entering its 3rd decade as an independent school and has identified Exceptional Experiences as a pillar of its Next Steps Strategic Plan. We are currently seeking a passionate English Teacher to join our Senior School (Grades 8-12) faculty. The ideal candidate will bring deep subject expertise in English Literature and Language, strong experience with IB and/or AP curricula, and a forward-thinking approach to education. This individual will support our final year of the IB Diploma Language and Literature course while leading the transition to AP English offerings in the years ahead.

The appointed person will work collaboratively with the Principal of the Middle/Senior School, the Director of the Student Resource Centre, and Director of Student Engagement to define, develop, and lead our Senior English program at Aspengrove, ensuring our students have intellectually rigorous and inspiring educational experiences, inside and outside of the classroom.

Roles and Responsibilities



The responsibilities of this position include:

Upholding the Professional Standards for BC Educators Planning, delivering, assessing, and reporting on courses and programs aligned with approved BC and/or school curriculum as directed by the Principal Collaborating with colleagues to support student learning and curricular alignment Communicating proactively and clearly with parents and guardians Accommodating the inclusive education needs of students, including implementing behaviour plans and Individual Education Plans Participating in school life programs, including Support Block, Advisory, Outdoor School Days, Career Education, and Social-Emotional Learning Creating co-curricular opportunities for students Performing other duties as required

Required Knowledge and Skills



The qualities of the successful candidate include:

Familiarity with:
o AP English Language and Literature courses

o IB DP English Language and Literature courses

o IB MYP English courses

o BC Curriculum

Experience, education or training in inquiry-based learning pedagogies and universal design for learning strategies. Superior skills in self-awareness, self-management and self-advocacy Fluent communication skills in English, both oral and written Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Experience and Qualifications



Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada A valid BC teaching certificate or Independent School Certification qualifying criteria International Baccalaureate MYP and DP qualifications would be an asset. Advanced Placement English course experience would be an asset.

Criminal Record Check



Must pass and maintain a clear criminal record check for the purposes of working with children

Application Details



Aspengrove School encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds. We value each community member's identity, perspective, and well-being, and embrace our differences as a sign of strength. We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

Thank you very much for all enquiries, we will only contact short listed candidates. Please submit your resume and covering letter before May 30, 2025 to Karen Webber at kwebber@aspengroveschool.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,570.00-$106,930.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-30
Expected start date: 2025-08-25

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2428609
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lantzville, BC, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned