Description
Position: Early Childhood Educator in Junior Kindergarten
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Urban Academy staff, students and families are connected through learning, inspired by
community, and empowered to contribute as we work toward our vision of truly educating for
tomorrow. We value creativity, collaboration, global citizenship, technology, the outdoors and the
arts as means through which we can offer excellence in education. A gender-inclusive JK-12
independent school, we are located in a beautiful facility in New Westminster, across the street
from Braid Street Skytrain Station.
At Urban Academy, we seek faculty and staff who are aligned with our values of belonging,
future-focused education, changemaking and entrepreneurial spirit. Urban Academy is
distinguished by extraordinary teachers who provide a collaborative, inquiry-based, and
student-centred approach to teaching. Through the Urban Academy educational program,
students develop critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in a
technology-rich learning environment.
Urban Academy teachers inspire students. They are actively engaged in planning, implementing
and assessing student learning. They are confident in curriculum development and demonstrate
an approach to teaching that is reflective of the way in which young people learn. They optimize
the resources available to students. They support all learners with diverse strategies and
approaches and bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students.
The students, members of your department, colleagues, and parents describe our teachers as
approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine, supportive and connected to our community.
Urban Academy teachers understand the importance of parents as partners by maintaining
open and collaborative relationships with the parent community.
As lifelong learners, Urban Academy teachers demonstrate a commitment to actively seek
professional development, to continuously reflect on their practice and to collaborate with
colleagues to maximize student learning. Urban Academy teachers participate actively in the life
of the school.
In addition to spending an engaging day with students who are genuinely interested in learning,
thinking and playing, teachers are provided with dedicated work time as part of their daily
schedule to plan and work collaboratively with others.
If this description of our teachers sounds like you, Urban Academy is currently inviting
dedicated, team-oriented teachers to apply for our Early Childhood Educator in Junior
Kindergarten role.
Responsibilities of every Urban Academy teacher:
● Planning, implementation and assessment: Bring a student-centred, inquiry-based, and
collaborative approach to the delivery of the BC curriculum utilizing competency-based
assessment and instruction as well as strong formative and summative assessment
strategies.
● Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teachers to plan, develop, and implement an
extraordinary learning experience for each student
● Pluralism: Demonstrate commitment to culturally sustaining teaching practices: infuse
diverse voices and perspectives in the planning and delivery of learning experiences,
including Indigenous, local, and global world views. Knowledge of differentiated learning
approaches and current practices in Inclusive Education.
● SEL: Build relationships with teachers and staff across the school community
● Student Life: Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program.
● Communication: Communicate consistently and professionally with students, parents,
faculty and other stakeholders about student needs and growth.
● Continuous Growth: Practice professionalism through ongoing professional
development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
As a Junior Kindergarten Teacher, your additional responsibilities include:
● Co-plan and co-teach with the current JK teacher to ensure an engaging and inclusive
program
● Attend weekly staff meetings and other professional development workshops
● Plan, manage and lead inquiry-based lessons based on BC Early Learning Framework
● Participate in JK and full school activities and initiatives such as performances,
presentations, experiential education and field trips, admissions initiatives etc.
Qualifications and requirements:
● Essential: Current and valid Early Childhood Educator license.
● Minimum 2-3 years of recent experience working in schools and/or with three and
four-year-old children/students.
● Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a Grade 12 education
● Current Safety Awareness & First Aid for Childhood Emergencies Certificate
● Provide vaccination and other records as required by childcare licensing
● Have demonstrated ability and experience in working with children and/or adolescents
● Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Clear criminal records check
Please visit our website (www.urbanacademy.ca) to learn more about UA’s wonderful school life
and see if this is the type of environment that you feel you could thrive in, and contribute to. At
Urban Academy, 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, from
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.
Urban Academy provides:
● Competitive Compensation at a salary range of $60,920 to $74,420 inclusive of vacation
pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience
● Open and collaborative culture
● Comprehensive benefits package
● Matching RRSP program
● Personalized professional development plans
● Newly built inspiring campus setting
● Innovative and progressive approach to teaching
● Low student/teacher ratios
Urban Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package including health benefits
and RRSP program.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates who are
short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
Please email your cover letter and resumé to careers@urbanacademy.ca.
