IB Primary Years Program Teacher
Regular
Internal/External Posting

Posting Date:  May 26, 2025
Closing Date:  June 8, 2025
Posting # 2025021

Hours
1.0 FTE projected, dependent on Enrollment
Beginning August 26, 2025

Salary
Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid, based on years of teaching experience & education (TQS Category).

This is a bargaining unit position in the Professional Employees Association.

All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teacher’s Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada.

Summary
St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12).  St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

St. Margaret’s School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated educator with a passion for the  Primary Years (JK-5).  The successful candidate will bring a strong background in evidence-based instructional practices and proven ability to create engaging, inclusive and inquiry-driven learning environments. Experience teaching within the IB Primary years Programme (PYP) is essential, along with a commitment to designing and implementing transdisciplinary units of inquiry that foster deep, meaningful connections to the school’s mission and vision.  At the heart of this role is the belief in nurturing the whole child- academically, socially, and emotionally – and a desire to cultivate a classroom culture where each student feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and compassionate communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to a learning community that Key to this role is a motivation to work in an environment that develops competent, confident, and courageous girls.

Our school’s motto “service with love” embraces both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. At SMS, teachers are required to participate in the extra-curricular life of the school, thereby educating the whole person and supporting students to develop the full range of their skills, talents, and interests.

Join Our Team at St. Margaret’s School!

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence in all girls’ education and student development. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for considering St. Margaret’s School as your next career destination!

To view and apply for available positions at SMS, please visit our careers page.

To submit a general application, please email your resume and a cover letter (no phone calls, please) to Human Resources at [email protected].