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 Grade 7 Homeroom and STEM teacher to join our Wentworth campus (Grades JK -7). The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and engaging educator who will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life, which will include coaching and extra-curricular responsibilities. This position is a Temporary Contract position from August 22, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a Science, Mathematics, ADST and Social-Emotional Learning curriculum aligned with the BC Ministry of Education
• Establish a respectful and safe learning environment for all students
• Collaborate with other members of faculty within the grade team and school to create innovative lessons and units that embrace the universal design for learning framework
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students while creating a rigorous learning environment
• Build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community
• Attend professional development to continuously learn and improve teaching practice with an emphasis on personal and social development, critical and creative thinking skills, communication and effective assessment
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Collingwood School, the students, their families, and staff
• Acting as a mentor to students as assigned, including providing support, understanding and counseling to students and reporting regularly to parents and guardians (as applicable) regarding student progress

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or the equivalent
• Experience as a homeroom teacher or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of early adolescent development, particularly the middle school years
• Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• A passion for Science, Mathematics and Design and Technology and experience teaching in this area at an elementary level
• A passion for ongoing learning and professional development
• 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, sick and personal days, 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.