York House School
Senior School
0.4 FTE, Part-time
From January 9, 2023, to June 30, 2023
Teaching at York House School
York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school. Our faculty enjoys robust professional development opportunities that support the ongoing design of strong foundational and transformative learning experiences. Our rigorous and innovative programs enable our Yorkies to develop knowledge, skills, and global competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors. On an ongoing basis, we invite the creative input of faculty in the development of these programs.
About this Role
York House School is inviting applications from compassionate, innovative, and qualified English Teachers committed to providing an exceptional 21st Century learning environment for our girls. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in instructional and assessment practices, a passion for teaching, and a strong understanding of how girls learn best. This individual will also fulfill the role of Teacher Advisor on teaching days and will have opportunities to be involved in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that enhance students’ experiences at school. There may be the possibility of Teacher on Call work to round out each teaching day, on an ad hoc basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education
Master’s degree or equivalent is an asset
British Columbia Teachers’ certification or equivalent
Five years of teaching experience is preferred
Secondary school qualifications, English or Humanities focus
Experience teaching higher-level English courses is an asset
Independent School experience is an asset
Interest and/or experience in Public Speaking
Coaching and/or extra-curricular experience is an asset
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Strong knowledge of British Columbia Curriculum
Knowledge of the current research on girls and learning
Demonstrated experience as an enthusiastic, innovative, and caring educator with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in all its many dimensions
Collaborative and flexible, supportive, and effective team-player
Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders
Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrated commitment to educating the whole student
Demonstrated ability to integrate technology purposefully to transform learning
Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learners
Experience with using Understanding by Design as a framework to teach for deeper understanding
Experience using an inquiry-based and project-based learning approach
Committed to continuous professional growth and improvement
Faculty at York House are provided with the following:
A diverse and inclusive work environment
Small class sizes and time for planning and working collaboratively
Access to exceptional resources
A robust peer Mentorship Program
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Review our Career Page for more information about benefits and programs for staff.
Please apply online here: https://yorkhouse.bamboohr.com/careers/184
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. All employees of YHS must be able to provide a passed vulnerable sector screening criminal record report. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About York House School
York House School, located in the heart of Vancouver, is one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Founded in 1932 by seven progressive and insightful women, York House provides an outstanding education for approximately 650 girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. For more information about York House School, please visit our website at yorkhouse.ca.