Teacher - Middle and Senior School

Brockton School - Teacher(s)/Leader(s) Full Time (Part Time will be considered upon request) Start Date: August 26, 2024 Brockton School:Inspiring the Growth of Outstanding Humans. Imagine working at a school where every student matters, every family matters, community matters, and learning for life matters. Imagine a school where priority is given to the holistic development of students, alongside a robust academic and extended day program;a school where faculty and staff engage a sense of purpose within a supportive environment. Imagine a place where there is genuine support and engagement from an authentic and diverse community - a community that has the courage to embrace the innovation and creativity needed for the future. Imagine Brockton School! Brockton School is a nondenominational coeducational Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, independent school, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. As an IB World Continuum School, Brockton offers the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-Related programs (one of a handful of schools around the globe with such innovative programming).Brockton School is not only a place of employment, it is a place of purpose. Faculty and Staff receive healthy and competitive compensation packages and have the joy of working with low staff:student ratios in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment. Brockton prioritizes ongoing professional development and supports staff on their own personal/professional journey. Brockton's mission is to inspire the growth of outstanding humans - and that includes inspiring the continual growth of our faculty and staff.If you are looking to be a part of something special, to be in a place where your voice will be heard and your impact valued, to be in a role that will allow you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others with multiple opportunities for advancement, please see the opportunity below.Please note that applicants must have legal standing to work in Canada and certification to teach in British Columbia. Consent to undergo a Criminal Record Check is a condition of initial and ongoing employment for all faculty and staff. The following positions are available for expressions of interest:Brockton is keen to invite applicants with expertise in any of these areas and will make efforts to align candidates' needs/interests/expertise with the school's needs (e.g., part time, full time, combination of subjects/roles, or distinct subjects/roles).Senior School Teacher - Economics & Business Management Focus will be on teaching IB Economics SL/HL, Business Management, Economic Theory 12; ideal candidate will have interest/ability to teach across another subject discipline and/or assignmentSenior School Teacher - Physical Health and Education Focus will be on Middle Years PHE;ideal candidate will have interest/ability to teach across another subject discipline and/or assignmentSenior School Teacher - Mathematics - Reposting Focus will be on Middle Years Mathematics and/or Grade 11 and 12 (possibly including IB HL/SL)Senior School Teacher - Computer Science Focus will be on teaching BC Computer Science 11/12; ideal candidate will have interest/ability to teach across another subject discipline and/or assignmentGrade 6 and/or 7 Teacher - English and/or Social Studies Focus will be on English (IB Language and Literature) and/or Social Studies (IB Individuals and Societies). The successful candidate will work within the strategically designed POD program (transition from elementary to high school) and will work collaboratively with teaching partners.Senior School Librarian Focus will be on developing the collection, resources, and programming of the Senior School library, support development of information literacy plan, and programsto develop both recreational reading and academic research skills in support of inquiry-based learning; ideal candidate will have interest/ability to teach across another subject discipline and/or assignmentJunior School Applied Design Skills &Technology (ADST) Teacher Focus will be on ADST across grades; ideal candidate will have interest/ability to teach across another subject discipline and/or assignmentPotential School Leadership Roles Pending a candidate's skills/abilities/interests, there are potential opportunities for leadership in the following areas. Expressions of interest are welcomed.Education Technology Leader Operations Leader (Oversight of Facilities, Risk, Technology, Retail) IB Career-Related Programme Coordinator Mathematics Department Chair Qualifications: BC Teacher Certification (Teachers Regulation Branch) in the form of a Certificate of Qualification (CoQ) or Independent School Teaching Certificate (ISTC)Interest in being part of a dynamic and visionary IB school communityPost-secondary degree/coursework in respective disciplineIdeal characteristics: 3-5 years of successful teaching/experience in the field(s)DP/CP and MYP teaching experience or Advanced Placement experience is an asset (where applicable)A love of collaboration and shared problem-solvingA passion for learning and an openness to feedbackExpectations include but are not limited to: Place student safety and well-being as the priority in all instancesInspire students to want to learn; promote growth mindsets and lifelong learningModel and promote the Brockton Portrait of the Graduate &the IB Learner ProfileWork collaboratively with the Brockton team to understand and implement the requirements of the BC Ministry of Education and IB Programmes (MYP, DP, CP) - where applicable.Cultivate a learning environment that is student-centred, that recognizes each student (and family) as unique, and that promotes authentic and professional connections/relationshipsEmbrace high standards of professional conduct and professional excellence; pursue best and innovative practice; embrace lifelong learning and personal/ professional growthCommunicate and respond appropriately and genuinely with students, parents, and other community members, respecting diverse needs and perspectives (including one's own)Actively, and with a positive mindset, support and work alongside colleagues in one's individual and collective work; acknowledge that we are on a shared journey and that we are better together; trust and be trustworthyApproach problem-solving with flexibility and positivityHave fun!Please submit a cover letter followed by a resume as one attachment (MS Word or PDF format) and quote Application for XXX Role -Insert Your Name in the subject line of your email: hr@brocktonschool.com Brockton School holds inclusion to be one of our core values, and welcomes the benefits of a diversity of perspectives and lived experience. We encourage application by candidates from communities that have been traditionally underrepresented at independent schools, and are happy to provide accommodation in the interviewing process. If you would like an accommodation, please indicate this information in your cover letter.Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible for immediate consideration. Please clearly indicate the assignment that interests you.Applications are welcome from Internal and External candidates.We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Posting Date:June 14, 2024