IB Middle Years
3 weeks ago
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are delighted to be looking for an enthusiastic and passionate educator to join our small team of hard working and caring teachers who are united in their commitment to make the world a better place. Located in southern Vancouver Island, our 29-acre boarding school campus is surrounded by fresh air and natural beauty. St. John’s Academy Shawnigan Lake, situated on a pristine location between the shores of Shawnigan Lake and the base of Mt. Baldy, provides an innovative approach to learning for both day and boarding students.
Our school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) and has embraced the IB’s teaching philosophy and mission. Our school offers Grades 4-12 and has approximately 190 students with a faculty-student ratio of approximately 1:8. Flexibility and a willingness to embrace change, a strong desire to collaborate, and a commitment to personal and professional growth are key dispositions of teachers who thrive at our school.
TEACHING POSITION: IB MYP I&S / DP Economics and Theory of Knowledge Teacher, Extended Essay Coordinator
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Accountable to: Director of Academics
Remuneration: Competitive salary, benefits package that includes optional retirement contributions, and plenty of opportunities for professional growth.
Job Summary: The ideal candidate will match many of the requirements below. Specifically, they will be a highly motivated teacher who is prepared to go above and beyond in serving our fantastic students. The successful applicant will be a creative self-starter who thrives in having substantial amount of professional autonomy and they will play an instrumental role in shaping our growing school’s future.
Qualifications:
• Subject-related degree, B. Ed. Is preferred
• Possess a BC teachers’ license and be in “good standing” or be able to obtain a BC teachers’ license, preference will be given to professional Certificate of Qualification holders
• Legal ability to work in Canada without sponsorship What we are looking for:
• A caring and passionate teacher who can inspire and engage students while providing rigorous instruction
• Experience teaching middle school and high school students (Grades 6-12)
• Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively and to integrate technology meaningfully into teaching and learning
• Teaching that uses various modalities and is responsive to student needs
• Demonstrated commitment to innovating and changing teaching practices in response to best-practices, students' needs, and educational research
• Experience supporting English Language Learners within a mainstream classroom
• Commitment to developing 21st-century (ATL) skills amongst students within their classes
• Understanding effective assessment practices and designing learning experiences that supports learning and skill mastery within their subject
• Exceptional class management skills/strategies that maintains an effective learning environment, provides students with dignity, and builds student self-esteem
• Willingness to implement school initiatives and engage in school improvement
• Providing support to colleagues with their professional growth
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, that reveal high levels of emotional intelligence and emotional agility.
Assets:
• Experience teaching in the IB DP and/or MYP
• Recent IB MYP or DP Science training
• Familiarity with BC’s curriculum
• Training in teaching English language learners
• Ability to teach multiple Science courses
• Experience living overseas or working in an internationally-minded workplace
• Experience collaboratively planning lesson plans, units of instruction, and interdisciplinary assessments
• Knowledge and experience with delivering experiential learning, including service and inquiry-based learning
• Coaching experience (Sports, Outdoor Education, Debate, Model United Nations, Etc.)
• First aid training
Applicants will need to provide:
• One-page maximum cover letter
• CV/resume
• Three (3) references
• Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate or BC Teacher application
Application deadline: April 28, 2024.
*We reserve the right to close early if we find the right candidate.
Expected start date: August 23, 2024
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
At St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake, we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is something we take pride in.
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