Humanities and Career Life Teacher

Job Position Title: Humanities and Career Life Teacher-Temporary
Reports to: Senior School Principal
Status: 1.0 FTE
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: $59,131 – $109,404

The School

Meadowridge School is an independent, co-educational, secular day school offering an IB education to over 650 students ages 4 to 17 (JK to Grade 12). The school campus is located on a 27-acre, forested parcel of land on the outskirts of Maple Ridge, BC. Our campus and facilities have been carefully designed to align with our connection and appreciation of the natural world. Our physical spaces reflect the importance of movement, play, and interaction with the outdoors. Exterior doors from classrooms provide quick access to natural spaces, including a community garden, greenhouses, a forest with a trail network, and a newly developed campground area. Our play spaces are vast and take into consideration the developmental needs of children.

Meadowridge is an accredited, IB continuum world school with a well-established Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Our teaching faculty are highly trained IB educators, with a growing number of IB Workshop Academy leaders on staff. The IB Learner Profile provides the foundation for character development at our school, while the IB Approaches to Teaching allow for continued pedagogical growth and reflection of our teachers.

In addition to being an IB world school, we are also accredited by the Canadian Accreditation of Independent Schools (CAIS), and the British Columbia Ministry of Education. These organizations complement the global perspective that is inherent in the IB program, while also helping to ensure we maintain a current and relevant world-class educational experience.

Our Mission statement is Learning to live well with others, and for others, in a just community.

Position Rationale and Goal

The teacher is the key element in the School’s ability to promote the social, emotional, and academic well-being of the students and is the key driver of a school culture that is warm, inviting, and committed to the ideals of the International Baccalaureate Programmes. Consistent with the Ministry of Education and International Baccalaureate Programmes, the teacher works within an established framework for the delivery of educational service that supports the school program. The teacher ensures that the instructional program is implemented in a way that maximizes learning for all students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Meadowridge mission and vision

Model and encourage a culture in alignment with the IB Learner Profile
Collaborate and maintain a professional relationship with school staff and faculty
Implement IB Programme and BC Education Plan (plan, deliver, assess, and report) for assigned grades and subject areas
Embrace experiential education through the intentional engagement of the head (intellectual), heart (emotional), and hands (physical) into pedagogical practice
Monitor and support student’s academic, emotional, and social growth through our pastoral care program
Nurture each child to discover their own talents, sense of purpose, and sense of self
Build positive relationships with families through regular communication and participation in community engagements
Collaboratively plan and participate in field trips, including overnight trips as assigned
Make an active contribution to our extensive co-curricular programs, and participate fully in the culture of our Meadowridge community
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth and development
Ensure the classroom is ready to receive students prior to the start of school each year, including classroom relocations
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School or delegate

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education
A valid BC teaching certificate (or eligibility to obtain)
International Baccalaureate (IB) training and IB experience preferred
Experience teaching in an independent school environment, an asset
Must be highly collegial and a collaborative team player willing to work on parallel programming with grade partner
Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish connections with students, parents, and colleagues
A strong aptitude for differentiated learning styles and a passion for educating the whole student
Demonstrated commitment to integrating technology purposefully to transform learning
Strong knowledge of inquiry-based and project-based learning approaches
Demonstrated passion for innovation and creativity in education
Highly reflective and committed to continuous professional growth and improvement

Desired Dispositions and Approaches

Demonstrates an approach to teaching and learning that aligns with Meadowridge values
A commitment to supporting differentiated learning styles and a passion for educating the whole student
Strong practitioner of inquiry, experiential, and concept-based teaching
Varies assessment strategies to inform instruction and monitor learning
Demonstrates a highly collaborative disposition
Have exceptional interpersonal skills to establish connections with students, parents, and colleagues
Demonstrated commitment to integrating technology purposefully to transform learning
Demonstrated passion for innovation and creativity in education
Highly reflective and committed to continuous professional growth and improvement

Meadowridge School provides a fun, engaging, supportive, inclusive place to work and the opportunity to learn and grow with an exceptional community of professionals.

Please visit our website at meadowridge.bc.ca for more information about our school.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply, as we believe in equal opportunities and diverse perspectives. We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring an accessible and inclusive environment for all.

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and the Stó:lo First Nation. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.

We thank all for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

Meadowridge School Profile