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 looking for an experienced Science Teacher to join our Morven Campus (Grades 8-12). The ideal candidate will be a passionate and committed educator who will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life, including extra-curricular responsibilities. This is a Temporary Contract position from August 28, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Science instruction aligned with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum and, where applicable, Advanced Placement courses
- Design and facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences, including laboratory investigations and opportunities for real-world application of scientific concepts
- Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of learners within a rigorous and collaborative classroom environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative lessons, units, and assessment strategies
- Assess student learning and communicate progress clearly through feedback and formal reporting
- Support the development of students’ critical thinking, research, and scientific communication skills
- Provide additional academic support to students through tutorials or help sessions outside of class time
- Lead a co-curricular activity within one of the school’s four strands: Arts, Athletics, Academics, or Service
- Participate in school events and initiatives that support community engagement and student life
- Serve as an Advisor teacher or Community FLEX lead as assigned
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Education, with undergraduate studies in Science
- Experience teaching the BC Ministry Science curriculum at the secondary level
- BC Teaching Certification
- Basic First Aid
- Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada
Preferred qualifications and experiences
- Experience teaching or interest in teaching at the Grades 8 and 9 level is an asset
- Proven experience in competency-based learning and assessment practices
- Committed to continue learning and improving teaching practice
- Passionate about inspiring students to engage with authentic real-world problems
- Driven to take risks in the development of new pedagogical and assessment practices
- Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment is an asset
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 2025-26 faculty grid annual salary range for this position is *$75,322 to $112,169 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Masters will be paid at a higher range. *The 2026-27 faculty grid will be confirmed late April. Please contact our Human Resources department at for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range.
Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by March 27, 2026 to https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cws/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2762
We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please visit our website for more information about our school.
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