Mulgrave School, The International School of Vancouver Looking for Upper School Visual Arts Teacher at West Vancouver, BC Full Time

Full-time, Permanent

Mulgrave is one of Canada’s leading independent co-educational pre-K – 12 day schools, serving the North Shore of Vancouver. We are an established IB Continuum World School with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are now seeking applicants for the role of Visual Arts Teacher, to start in August 2022.

Mulgrave School teachers inspire students to achieve their personal best by providing a rich and engaging programme that develops students’ skills, promotes curiosity and love of learning, and prioritises well-being. All students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6-10 and take Diploma Programme (DP) courses in Grades 11-12. Teaching and learning are enriched by opportunities for exploration in the arts, athletics, outdoor education, service, leadership, and more.

Mulgrave is a fast-paced and highly collaborative professional environment, where innovation is encouraged and student learning and well-being drive everything we do. Our teachers get to know their students well, both in and out of the classroom, and work together to ensure that every student is appropriately challenged, feels safe and seen, and knows that they belong at Mulgrave.

A low student-teacher ratio and a stimulating, well-resourced, technology-rich environment make this an exceptional place to teach. Collaborative planning time is built into the weekly schedule, allowing subject teams to work closely together and learn from one another. Teaching and learning in the visual arts are supported by a range of purpose-built facilities, including spacious and light-filled studios for both the Middle and Senior Schools.

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, Mulgrave actively seeks to recruit teachers from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international school faculties. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ educators and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

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Position Summary: *

• Teach IB DP (Grades 11-12) and/or MYP (Grades 6-10) Visual Arts courses
• Teach Middle School “LEAP” elective courses to support student enrichment in the arts
• Support various Upper School (Grade 6-12) co-curricular arts activities, depending on skills and experience
• Serve as Homeroom Advisor for a group of approximately 12 Middle or Senior School students
• Supervise Extended Essays, as assigned by the Principal
• Candidates with the appropriate skills and experience may teach Film in Grades 10-12 and/or Design in Grades 6-10
• Develop and implement a clear plan for personal growth as an arts educator
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of and passion for arts education
• Connect with and inspire students to outstanding levels of achievement in the visual arts

All Mulgrave teachers are expected to:

• Develop a classroom environment that builds positive relationships and fosters an ethic of care

• Design, prepare and deliver learning activities that facilitate authentic engagement

• Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs

• Use relevant technology to enhance instruction and learning

• Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress for the purposes of teaching, learning and reporting

• Participate in faculty and parent meetings and special events

• Model respectful and timely communication with students, colleagues and parents

• Attend professional development workshops as required by the school

• Endorse the school’s mission and values

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or in possession of a valid work visa)

• Must have current British Columbia teacher certification, or be willing and able to attain certification before commencing

• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching visual arts to adolescents

• Hold or be willing to obtain an age appropriate First Aid Certificate

Preferred Experience and Qualities:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Art or Art Education
• An academic background that includes art theory and history
• Successful experience teaching DP Visual Arts
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and/or Diploma Programme
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for connecting with students beyond the classroom, through athletics, co-curriculars, etc.
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment
• Involvement with the IB Educator Network as a Workshop Leader, Examiner, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organisational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills

Please visit our website at www.mulgrave.com for further information about our School.

Resumes should be submitted through https://mulgrave.bamboohr.com/jobs/* by June 5, 2022*. Given the location of the school, applicants must provide their own transportation.

We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Permanent