Description
Job Description and Requirements
St. Lawrence School is located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and seeks an enthusiastic teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate should be a passionate educator with strong organizational skills and robust knowledge within their subject area. The candidate will be part of a collaborative teaching team, where strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to effectively communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. All faculty and staff at St. Larwence School share an enthusiasm for making a positive and uplifting impact on our young students.
The successful candidate must hold a valid British Columbian teaching license, be a positive role model and demonstrate high moral standards for students, as fitting for a teacher at an academic-oriented, independent school in British Columbia. The chosen candidate will be expected to instruct lessons, manage their classrooms effectively, maintain supportive relationships, and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
Vacancy Summary
Location: St. Lawrence School - Vancouver, BC
Position: Full time (1.0 FTE) Teaching Position - Senior High School (grades 10-12) English and Social Studies Curriculum
Compensation Package: ($53,000 - $72,000)
Start Date: Classes begin in September 2024 following teacher orientation in late August 2024
Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
Committed to educational excellence.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with internal and external community members.
Understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate in cross-cultural environments.
Ability to be tactful, demonstrate excellent judgment, and work as a positive and collaborative team member.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, parents, staff and community members.
Ability to identify and assist students with emotional and other health concerns.
Enthusiastic, energetic, a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Well-organized, with the ability to meet deadlines.
A willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures.
Enjoy leadership in extra-curricular student-based activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other educational technology.
The following is to be included in your application:
Cover letter and resume, listing special certificates, licenses, honours and awards.
Relevant special interests or activities for which afterschool club leadership could be considered.
BC Teaching Qualifications Certificate (or confirmation of application for certification)
As a condition of employment, applicants must provide and maintain a clear criminal record check, including a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report.
St. Lawrence School firmly believes that expanding our diversity, while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision - a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong. SLS is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in an interview, please inform the Principal of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.
For more information, please contact Brad Helgason by email: bradhelgason@stlawrenceschool.ca
