French Teacher

Senior School 

Part Time – Temporary Contract 

Starting August 2025 

About York House School
It all began on the corner of Granville and 28th where seven fearless women welcomed 17 students to the very first York House School in 1932. Nearly a century later, thousands of students have found their unique path and purpose at YHS. Our School has since grown into one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Today, we serve approximately 700 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

At York House School, our Vision is clear: seeing the world as it is, and imagining what it could be, we aspire to create a transformational experience for students who are empowered to reshape the future.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to creating an environment that elevates the mind, celebrates uniqueness, inspires creativity, and encourages discourse.

Why Join Us?

At York House School, we’re fostering a learning environment where creative exploration, courageous conversation and deep intellectual engagement are equally celebrated. This bold approach requires a highly skilled, diverse and energetic team of committed faculty and staff. Please check out our Spark Strategic Plan to learn more.

If you are passionate about education, excited by the opportunity to inspire future leaders, and eager to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community, we would love to hear from you.

About this Role

York House School is inviting applications from enthusiastic, innovative and qualified French teachers committed to providing an exceptional 21st century learning environment for our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in instructional and assessment practices, a passion for teaching and learning, and a strong understanding of how girls learn best in a second language classroom. This individual enjoys working collaboratively as part of a friendly and professional team and may also fulfill the role of Teacher Advisor and will have opportunities to be involved in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that enhance students’ experiences at school. 

Qualifications

• Fluency in the four language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing) at, or near, the level of a native speaker of French is essential
• Bachelor of Education
• Master’s degree in French or equivalent is an asset
• Teaching experience and fluency in Spanish is an asset
• British Columbia Teachers’ certification or equivalent
• Five years of Secondary teaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with DELF is an asset
• Familiarity with Comprehensible Input is an asset
• Independent School experience is an asset
• Coaching and/or extra-curricular experience is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of British Columbia French Curriculum
• Knowledge and experience in small group instruction 
• Knowledge of the current research on girls and learning
• Demonstrated experience as an enthusiastic, innovative, and caring educator with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Collaborative and flexible, supportive, and effective team-player
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to educating the whole student
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology purposefully to transform learning
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learners
• Experience with using Understanding by Design as a framework to teach for deeper understanding
• Experience using an inquiry-based and project-based learning approach
• Committed to continuous professional growth and improvement

Faculty at York House are provided the following:

• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Small class sizes and time for planning and working collaboratively
• Access to exceptional resources
• A robust peer Mentorship Program
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Please apply here.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience per the salary grid (From $67,741.00 to $121,179.41) in the Collective Agreement with BCGEU.