Job Description

About Columbia Academy:Columbia Academy is a reputable 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. As we continue to grow and expand enrollment for September, we are actively seeking highly qualified and passionate high school teachers to join our dedicated team.Position Overview:As Columbia Academy is now expanding, we are seeking experienced and enthusiastic High School Teachers for 2024-2025 Academic Year, 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 to start in September 2024:

• Physics 11
• Physics 12
• Science 10
• Chemistry 11
• Chemistry 12
• Experience with IB MYP courses is an asset to this position

The teacher must be capable of teaching the high school curriculum in accordance with the BC Ministry guidelines and the updated BC curriculum.Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:The candidate for this position will possess the following criteria:

• Minimum 2 Years of local teaching experience with secondary students in relevant subject areas.
• British Columbia Teacher Certificate (in good standing - required)
• Bachelors degree in education or a related field (Masters 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:

• School events, including a ski trip, Ocean Cruise, Christmas dinner and other field excursions and celebration events.

Job Type: Full Time; 1.0 FTESchedule:

• Monday to Friday (September - June)

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

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• British Columbia Teacher License (required)

Work Location: In person