Description
POSTED: November 12th, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, November 19th, 2025
COMPETITION: 2025-134
Upper Intermediate Teacher
Full-time (1.0 FTE) position
West Vancouver Schools
Effective December 15, 2025-June 30, 2026
A full-time teaching position is available in West Vancouver Schools teaching upper intermediate.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant for this position must:
- have a clear understanding of the characteristics of the intermediate student and the ability to develop a positive learning environment addressing the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of this age group;
- be willing to collaboratively plan units of inquiry to be taught through a guided inquiry approach;
- have demonstrated ability and experience to teach, assess and plan an intermediate program;
- possess strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and proven ability, commitment and drive to work co-operatively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting;
- possess familiarity with a Universal Design for Learning approach and a deep commitment to providing the supports and encouragement for all students to be successful;
- knowledge and experience in adapting learning objectives and strategies to meet the needs of English Language Learners at varying levels;
- experience and a clear understanding of social and emotional learning and self-regulation;
- knowledge and proven experience in the area of technology including the ability to integrate various technologies into the curriculum, modes of assessment, and adapting curriculum;
- the ability to use formative assessment practices to improve student achievement with emphasis on the BC Curriculum and web-based platforms;
- effective classroom management skills that are student-centered and focus on relationships and authentic connections;
- a strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders;
- be familiar with, and have an interest in, supporting the goals outlined in the West Vancouver Indigenous Enhancement Agreement.
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country - for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
