Job Description

High School Teacher (G8-12)

About Columbia Academy:

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.

You will be working at our new downtown campus, located steps away from Waterfront Station.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic High School Math 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 Biology Geography Math Arts/Music Physical Education Economics
Experience with AP courses: AP Calculus, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology and AP Statistics (preferred)

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

The candidate for this position will possess the following criteria:

Minimum 5 Years of teaching experience with secondary students in relevant subject areas. 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 high 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.

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 (which is provided to full-time teachers) Five (5) paid personal days annually or bonus for full attendance PD training tuition fee reimbursement School events, including a skip trip, Ocean Cruise, Christmas dinner and other field excursions and celebration events.
Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday (September - June)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 4-6 months

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Education:

Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person