Vancouver Christian School Careers
High School Science Teacher (0.75 - 1.0 FTE)
Description
Who we are
Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K–12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of over 940 students, VCS is a proud leader in Christian education and is celebrating 75 years of history in the region. VCS is committed to providing Christ-centered education that leads to a life of transformation and service. We seek to nurture the academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth of our students.
Join our team
We have an exciting opportunity for an educator experienced in teaching courses in science and math (Physics 11, 12, Chemistry 11, 12, Science 10, Math 10 OR Science & Math 8/9).
You will be part of a supportive team that greatly cares about creating an engaging and supportive school environment that actively seeks to develop our students’ learning and growth by integrating Christian perspectives into all aspects of teaching the BC curriculum.
As a teacher in our high school division, your key responsibilities include:
- Creating an engaging and dynamic environment that supports student learning
- Contributing to the fantastic culture and community of VCS by working cooperatively with colleagues and participating in staff engagement and worship activities
- Participating fully in student-learning and extra-curricular activities outside of the school day
- Being flexible and open to teaching additional courses
- Participating in professional development that supports the ongoing pursuit of excellence in educational pedagogy and teaching through the lens of a Christian worldview
- Specific duties: work cooperatively with the colleagues within his/her department and across the school; participate fully in student-learning and extra-curricular activities outside of the school day; may also be called on to teach additional courses
Qualifications
- Completion of a Bachelor of Education
- Experience teaching senior level science courses (such as Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics) and math courses is an asset
- Strong working understanding of differentiated instruction as it applies to teaching
- Strong working knowledge of current pedagogy, sound assessment practices and learning empowered by technology
- Must have a certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch of the BC Ministry of Education
- Is familiar with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum
Annual salary range
$56,016 to $100,902 per school year (dependent on education, qualifications and experience; pro-rated for part-time teachers)
Start date
August 1, 2025
Application
To express your interest in joining our team please provide us with the following documents:
- Cover letter and full resume
- Statement of faith
- Transcripts from all relevant post-secondary education
- Philosophy of Christian education
- Reports/evaluations:
- Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) require final Practicum Reports
- Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience) require a recent (within the past 8 years) Teaching Evaluation Report (not lesson observations)
- 3 professional references-email and phone numbers
- Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) to include your Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s) and one or more of the following: Principal, Vice Principal or most recent previous employer
- Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience) to include current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s)
While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Compensation
$56,016.00 - $100,902.00 per year