Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and, who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour),persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

We are seeking a Design and Technology Teacher to join our Wentworth campus (Grades JK -7). The ideal candidate will teach and plan collaboratively using innovative, hands-on, and inquiry-based approaches to design and technology. They should be a flexible, dynamic, collaborative, and inspirational educator looking to become part of a vibrant teaching and learning community. This is a Full Time Permanent position that will start on August 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and deliver a curriculum that meets the needs of individual students and BC Ministry requirements
• Collaborate with other members of faculty to create innovative lessons and units that include experiential learning and STEM-based initiatives
• Establish a respectful and safe, student-centered learning environment
• Attend regular Professional Development to strengthen and inform teaching practice both locally and internationally
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Collingwood School, the students, their families, and staff

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Design, Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or the equivalent
• Experience, skill and passion for teaching design, technology, STEM or Applied Design (ADST) at an elementary level
• Proficiency in coding, robotics, 3D printing, digital design, and maker-based learning
• Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal, and relationship skills
• BC Teaching Certification
• Basic First Aid
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, including RRSP, Personal Days and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!

The current faculty grid annual salary range for this position is $73,845 to $109,969 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Masters will be paid at a higher range.

If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by February 28, 2025 to https://www.collingwood.org/community/careers

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please visit our website for more information about our school.