Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co-educational, secular day school serving over 750 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.
Southpointe takes immense pride in its world-class educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K-5), Middle Years (Grades 6-10), and Diploma (Grades 11-12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence, rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is on track to complete its cutting-edge Expansion Campus, a 75,000-square-foot addition that seamlessly integrates with the school’s existing facilities. This significant achievement reflects the school’s ongoing growth and enduring commitment to providing an exceptional, future-focused learning environment for all members of the community.
The Junior School Technology and Innovation Teacher designs and leads dynamic learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through technology, design thinking, and inquiry-based STEM education. This role supports students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 and collaborates closely with faculty, families, and community partners to advance the school’s vision for innovative and future-ready learning. Reporting to the Junior School Principal or designate, the Junior School Technology and Innovation Teacher position will commence on August 27, 2026.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
*These may include, but are not limited to…
- Innovative Teaching & Student Learning
Design and deliver engaging STEM learning experiences using coding platforms, robotics, maker-space materials, and emerging technologies (e.g., VR/AR) for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5. - Foster inquiry and student agency by encouraging learners to ask questions, investigate authentic challenges, and apply critical thinking.
- Lead hands-on design thinking and engineering projects that emphasize empathy, creativity, prototyping, iteration, and reflection.
Leadership & Professional Learning
- Lead differentiated professional development and ongoing coaching for teachers on innovative, PYP-aligned technology integration.
- Lead the strategic vision for technology and innovation within the Junior School, ensuring alignment with IB PYP philosophy and Southpointe’s strategic plan.
- Support the implementation and evaluation of new technologies and resources, ensuring sustainable adoption across grade levels.
- Support teachers in designing inquiry-driven, design-thinking, and STEM-rich learning experiences that enhance student agency and conceptual understanding.
- Collaborate with the Junior School Principal to guide both short-term implementation and long-term strategic planning for technology integration, including contributing to resource allocation and overseeing the department budget.
Celebration of STEM Showcase
- Plan and lead an annual Celebration of STEM Showcase highlighting innovation projects and designing inquiry-driven challenges and experiences for each grade level in the Junior School.
Assessment & Digital Literacy
- Design and implement a range of ongoing and culminating assessment strategies aligned with STEM and ADST learning outcomes (K–5).
- Use digital tools to document learning, track growth, and provide individualized feedback, report comments, and digital portfolio updates.
- Monitor, update and support the developmental progression of digital literacy skills across Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Learning Spaces & Resource Management
- Oversee two dedicated STEM studios (K–2 and Grades 3–5), ensuring safe, inclusive, and well-equipped environments.
- Manage materials, equipment, and digital inventory systems effectively.
- Collaborate with IT and school stakeholders to maintain devices, applications, and digital subscriptions that support teaching and learning.
Digital Literacy & Community Engagement
- Strengthen research skills, information literacy, and media fluency through guided instruction.
- Lead student workshops and parent sessions on online safety, digital citizenship, and healthy technology habits.
- Share research and create communications highlighting a balanced, purposeful approach to technology integration.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff, fostering a culture of respect and growth mindset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate; - Preference may be given to teachers with a minimum of 2-5 years of experience, PYP experience, and demonstrated leadership in designing and leading technology and STEM initiatives;
- Valid First-Aid certificate.
Salary
- Southpointe’s teacher salary grid is at 6% above the Delta public school salary grid at all levels of the grid;
- The annual salary for a full-time teaching position at Southpointe Academy during the 2025-2026 school year ranges from $68,422 to $116,091 based on placement on the approved teacher salary grid;
- The Southpointe salary grid will increase at a percentage to be determined for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Placement on the approved teacher salary grid is based on level of qualifications and duration of full-time teaching experience.
Applications
Please submit your application with the following supporting documents to our Careers portal:
- Cover letter;
- Resume;
- Copy of BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate;
Please see our website for additional opportunities.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada or be in the process of obtaining the appropriate visa(s).
Southpointe Academy encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds. We value each community member’s identity, perspective and well-being, and embrace our differences as a sign of strength. We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunities.