Job Description

About Columbia Academy:Columbia Academy is a reputable K-12 school located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. We are driven by academic performance 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.As we continue to grow, we continue seeking highly qualified and passionate Elementary School Teachers to join our dedicated team.Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic K-7 Elementary School Generalist Teachers to teach and inspire our students starting from September 2024. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in elementary 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 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.Our class has small class sizes, which makes it easier for teachers to monitor students\' progress and maintain effective classroom management. The teachable grade level will be discussed during the interview.Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:The candidate for this position will possess the following criteria:

• Minimum 2 Years of Local teaching experience with elementary school students.
• BC Teacher Certificate (required)
• Bachelors degree in education or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
• Capable of teaching all subjects of the elementary curriculum in accordance with the BC Ministry guidelines and the updated BC curriculum.
• 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 elementary 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.
• Having IB background is an asset.

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 will be 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 = 1.0 FTESalary: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year. Salary will be commensurate with experience.Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (September - June)

Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• British Columbia Teaching Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person