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 seeking a Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher to join our Wentworth Campus (JK to Grade 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. This is a Temporary Contract position for the 2025-26 school year that starts on August 22, 2025, with the possibility of extension into a continuing role.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community
• Deliver the curriculum as per the BC Ministry
• Ensure that the individual learning needs of each student are met
• Establish a respectful and safe environment for the children
• Collaborate with other members of faculty within the grade team and school to create innovative lessons and units that embrace the design thinking framework
• Attend regular Professional Development to strengthen and inform practice

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Education
• Experience teaching at the elementary school level
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• BC Teaching Certification
• Basic First Aid
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Preferred qualifications and experiences

• Exceptional teaching skills, with a creative approach
• Have an aptitude in differentiated learning styles and approaches
• Experience with Inclusive Education practices
• Knowledge of the BC curriculum
• Skilled in the use of technology
• A passion for ongoing learning and professional development
• Accountability and integrity
• A team player

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.

Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a letter of intent detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, by May 2, 2025. While the posting closes on May 2, we will review applications and schedule interviews on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. Please click on the following link to apply for this position:

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cws/CANDIDATEPO…

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.