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.

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.

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 looking for an experienced Inclusive Education (Learning Resource) Teacher to join our Inclusive Education Department at Wentworth Campus (JK – Grade 7). The successful candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative, inspirational, tech-savvy educator with experience working with students who have diagnosed learning differences and who is looking to become a part of a vibrant teaching and learning community. This is a Temporary Contract, 0.8 FTE position until June 27, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum as per the BC Ministry requirements
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students while creating a rigorous, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Motivated to learn and improve teaching practice with an emphasis on personal and social development, critical and creative thinking skills, communication and effective assessment
• Collaborate and teach 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
• Build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community
• Oversee the development of individualized student learning plans, including tracking and monitoring student progress

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with experience and training in teaching students with learning differences
• Master’s Degree or specific course work in Special Education
• Knowledge of differentiated learning approaches and current practices in Inclusive Education
• Understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy skill development
• Familiar with the BC curriculum
• Experience contributing to the writing of IEP goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills including a positive and proactive approach
• A passion for ongoing learning and professional development
• Exceptional teaching skills, with a creative approach to support children’s participation and active engagement in the classroom
• 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, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!

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 December 13, 2024.

The current faculty grid 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.

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.