English Teacher-On-Call

ENGLISH TEACHER-ON-CALL

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art learning commons and library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ENGLISH TEACHER-ON-CALL

Teaching assignment & load: The successful candidate will be responsible for a teaching load of up to three blocks, comprising English 11, English 12, and New Media 11. Additionally, there are opportunities to contribute to and support the school’s co-curricular programs.

Start Date: As soon as possible (January 5th onward).

TOC duration:  Up to 5 weeks, with the possibility of extending.

FTE: 0.45 FTE to 0.50 FTE.

Shawnigan offers a nurturing, family-friendly workplace with an annual salary range of $71,673 to $114,105, pro-rated to the assigned FTE. The actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s placement on the teaching grid and the final instructional load.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to both the Head of Academics & Leadership and the Academic Department Head, teachers are expected to

·         Carry assigned load of classes while meeting all of Shawnigan’s prep, planning and reporting protocols as expected in the teaching profession;

·         Collaborate with fellow department members and across departments to design and deliver content that challenges our students and prepares them for their post-secondary pathways;

REQUIREMENTS

·         Hold a post-secondary degree in English, Education or related discipline that aligns with the Shawnigan academic program;

·         Be in possession of a valid British Columbia Teaching Certificate (Independent or Certificate of Qualification);

·         Experience teaching grade 11-12 English and New Media preferred

·         Have demonstrated experience in the incorporation of First Peoples’ Principles of Learning into your practice an asset;

·         Experience with research-based and current pedagogy such as inquiry-based learning, universal design for learning and standards-based assessment, an asset

·         Have experience working with teenagers from diverse backgrounds;

·         Have experience working in a boarding environment an asset;

·         Have strong interpersonal and communication skills;

·         Proven record of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, dependability, and reliability.

NEXT STEPS

To apply, please visit our Careers Page. Or send a copy of your resume and cover letter to

We ask you to please provide references at the shortlist stage of the recruitment process.

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition closes when filled.