Job Description

Full-Time, Temporary

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.

The primary focus of this position is to teach Mandarin Chinese at a range of levels, from beginner language acquisition (Language B) to language and literature courses for native-level speakers (Language A), using the framework and philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Duties and Responsibilities

Including but not limited to the following:

• Teach MYP Mandarin Chinese (A and B) in Grades 6-10
• Design, prepare and deliver learning activities that have clear objectives and that facilitate authentic, communicative language use
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods, and bring elements of Chinese culture into the classroom
• Serve as a homeroom advisor for a mixed-grade group of Middle School students

All Mulgrave teachers are expected to:

• Develop a classroom environment that builds positive relationships and fosters an ethic of care
• Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Use relevant technology to enhance instruction and learning
• Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress for the purposes of teaching, learning and reporting
• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school
• Participate in faculty and parent meetings and special events
• Model respectful and timely communication with students, colleagues and parents
• Attend professional development workshops as required by the school
• Endorse the school's mission and values

Qualifications:

Candidates will be expected to:

• Have Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Hold or be prepared to attain an age-appropriate First Aid Certificate
• Be a native Mandarin speaker with the appropriate background and preparation for teaching the language at a range of levels
• Have a minimum of two years post-qualification experience teaching Chinese in a school setting
• Hold a BC teacher certification

Preferred Experience/Qualities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate programmes, preferably with experience teaching Mandarin Chinese in the MYP
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment
• Eagerness to endorse the school's

Please visit our website at for further information about our School and a detailed job description.

Resumes should be submitted through https://mulgrave.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by October 31, 2022. Given the location of the school, applicants must provide their own transportation.

We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.