Job Position Title: Middle and High School PHE Teacher

Start Date: August 21, 2025

Status: Full-time, permanent

Scope of Role

Meadowridge School is seeking an energetic, positive, full-time teacher for a hybrid PHE and classroom teacher role in the Middle and High School.  This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, permanent role.

The School                                         

Meadowridge School is an independent, co-educational, secular day school offering an IB education to over 670 students ages 4 to 17 (JK to 12). The school campus is located on a 27-acre, forested parcel of land on the outskirts of Maple Ridge, BC. Our campus and facilities have been carefully designed to align with our connection and appreciation of the natural world. Our physical spaces reflect the importance of movement, play, and interaction with the outdoors. Exterior doors from classrooms provide quick access to natural spaces, including a community garden, greenhouses, a forest with a trail network, and  campground area. Our play spaces are vast and take into consideration the developmental needs of children.

Meadowridge is an accredited, IB continuum world school with a well-established Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Our teaching faculty are highly trained IB educators, with a growing number of IB Workshop Academy leaders on staff. The IB Learner Profile provides the foundation for character development at our school, while the IB Approaches to Teaching allow for continued pedagogical growth and reflection of our teachers.

In addition to being an IB world school, we are also accredited by the Canadian Accreditation of Independent Schools (CAIS), and the British Columbia Ministry of Education. These organizations compliment the global perspective that is inherent in the IB program, while also helping to ensure we maintain a current and relevant world-class educational experience.

Our Mission statement is Learning to live well with others, and for others, in a just community. Our values are Integrity, 

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Works to support the Meadowridge mission and vision
• Models and encourages a culture in alignment with the IB Learner Profile
• Collaborates and maintains a professional relationship with school staff and faculty
• Implements IB Programme and BC Education Plans (plan, deliver, assess, and report) for assigned grades and subject areas
• Embraces experiential education through the intentional engagement of the head (intellectual), heart (emotional), and hands (physical) into pedagogical practice
• Monitors and support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth through our pastoral care program
• Nurtures each child to discover their own talents, sense of purpose, and sense of self
• Builds positive relationships with families through regular communication and participation in community engagements
• Collaboratively plans and participates in field trips, including overnight trips as assigned
• Contributes to our co-curricular programs, and participates fully in the culture of our Meadowridge community
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional growth and development
• Ensures classroom is ready to receive students prior to the start of school each year, including classroom relocations
• Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School or delegate

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• A valid BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility to obtain)

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in an independent school environment
• Experience teaching PHEInternational Baccalaureate (IB) training and IB experience 

 Desired Dispositions and Approaches

• Demonstrates an approach to teaching and learning that aligns with Meadowridge values:Is a strong practitioner of inquiry, experiential, and concept-based teaching
• Shows a commitment to supporting differentiated learning styles and a passion for educating the whole student
• Varies assessment strategies to inform instruction and monitor learning
  Demonstrates a highly collaborative disposition
• Has exceptional interpersonal skills to establish connections with students, parents, and colleagues
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrating technology purposefully to transform learning
• Demonstrates a passion for innovation and creativity in education
• Is highly reflective and committed to continuous professional growth and improvement

Meadowridge School provides a fun, engaging, supportive, inclusive place to work and the opportunity to learn and grow with an exceptional community of professionals.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation package which includes:

• Extended Health and Dental
• Paid Sabbatical Leave
• A matching RRSP Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Program including an annual allowance
• Access to the school’s fitness centre and gym
• Acres of forest and trails to explore in
• Social events and staff lunches
• Extensive professional development opportunities

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply, as we believe in equal opportunities and diverse perspectives.

We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring an accessible and inclusive environment for all. If you require accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected]  

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and Coast Salish Peoples. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.

We thank all for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  This position will remain open until filled.