Diploma Programme Global Politics and Middle School Individuals Societies Teacher

Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a coeducational secular day school serving over 690 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.

Southpointe takes immense pride in its worldclass educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K5 Middle Years (Grades 610 and Diploma (Grades 1112 Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by stateoftheart facilities and purposebuilt amenities ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is actively constructing a cuttingedge expansion campus spanning over 75000 square feet seamlessly integrated with its existing facilities. This substantial undertaking not only mirrors the schools continuous growth but also demonstrates a sustained commitment to offering an optimal learning environment for all members of the school community.

Southpointe is seeking an energetic outgoing and collaborative teacher who shares a commitment to inquiry and conceptbased teaching and learning. Reporting to the Middle School Principal the Diploma Programme Global Politics and Middle School Individuals & Societies Teacher will commence August 21 2025.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

*These may include but are not limited to...

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the development of an inquirybased transdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning;
• Foster caring committed and supportive relationships with students and families;
• Create a classroom environment that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and care;
• Use engaging technology to enhance instruction and learning;
• Participate in professional development training related to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Diploma Programme and other educational initiatives;
• Design prepare and deliver learning experiences that facilitate authentic engagement;
• Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet diverse student needs;
• Design and implement a range of authentic learning assessments that provide timely feedback to students and clear direction to parents;
• Maintain accurate ongoing and complete records of student progress for the purposes of teaching learning and reporting;
• Foster caring committed and supportive relationships with students and families;
• Prepare reports conduct parentteacher conferences and communicate with parents on an ongoing basis in order to foster an open and supportive relationship;
• Model a strong work ethic high standard of commitment and maintain excellent professionalism in all interactions with colleagues students and parents;
• Participate in community building events both in and out of school hours;
• Offer expertise experience and enthusiasm when leading or organizing cocurricular activities;
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical practice in the curricula;
• Promote and support the mission vision and values of the school;
• May include additional teaching responsibilities as needed.

All Southpointe educators provide cocurricular activities for students by either devising their own programmes or participating in the schools Athletics offerings throughout the three different sporting seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or Equivalent;
• BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate;
• Experience teaching MYP and/or DP Global Politics is an advantage.

Salary

• Southpointes teacher salary grid will be 6 above the Delta public school salary grid at all levels of the grid;
• The annual salary for a fulltime teaching position at Southpointe Academy during theschool year ranges from $68422 to $116091 based on placement on the approved teacher salary grid;
• Placement on the approved teacher salary grid is based on level of qualifications and duration of fulltime teaching experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental plan and other extended benefits;
• RRSP employer contributions;
• Staff wellness program;
• Subsidised school lunch programme;
• Professional development resources and support;
• Curriculum leadership opportunities.

Applications

Please submit your application here with the following supporting documents:

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• Copy of BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate.

Please see our website for additional opportunities.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada or be in the process of obtaining the appropriate visa(s).

Southpointe Academy encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds. We value each community members identity perspective and wellbeing and embrace our differences as a sign of strength. We believe in diversity equity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunities.