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 work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We 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. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better 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.

We are looking for an experienced Science Teacher to join our Morven Campus (Grades 8-12). The ideal candidate will be a passionate and committed educator who will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life, including extra-curricular responsibilities. This is a Permanent Full-Time position that will start August 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver the core Science program requirements and beyond, following the BC Ministry of Education curriculum and/or Advanced Placement
• Provide differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all students within a rigorous, engaging, and collaborative learning environment
• Collaborate with other members of faculty to design innovative lessons, units, and a variety of types of assessments
• Assess and report out on student academic progress and work habits, noting achievement and areas of growth with respect to the core and curricular competencies
• Develop skills, including critical thinking skills, and strategies required to conduct research and inquiry and communicate findings accurately and effectively
• Apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired through the study of math to a variety of learning tasks and relate them to real-world phenomena
• Work with students outside of classroom hours for tutorial support
• Lead a co-curricular in one of our 4 strands: Arts, Athletics, Academics and Service
• All colleagues also fulfill the role of advisor teacher or Community FLEX lead as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Education, with undergraduate studies in Science
• Experience teaching the BC Ministry Science curriculum at the secondary level
• BC Teaching Certification
• Basic First Aid
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Preferred qualifications and experiences
• Experience teaching or interest in teaching at the Grades 8 and 9 level is an asset
• Demonstrated experience teaching Chemistry at the Advanced Placement level
• Proven experience in competency-based learning and assessment practices
• Committed to continue learning and improving teaching practice
• Passionate about inspiring students to engage with authentic real-world problems
• Driven to take risks in the development of new pedagogical and assessment practices
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment is an asset

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!

The current 2024-25 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. *The 2025-26 faculty grid will be confirmed late April. Please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected] for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range.

Futures start here. 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 May 9, 2025 to https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cws/CANDIDATEPO…

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.