Classroom Teachers Grades 1-3

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 positive and collaborative professional who will work with teachers and the leadership team to support student learning in classrooms as well as through the cocurricular and/or athletic programs. Reporting to the Junior School Principal or designate the Classroom Teacher Position will commence August 21 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 Primary Years 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;
• 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 literacy and numeracy;
• Promote and support the mission vision and values of the school.

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

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Education or Equivalent;
• BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate.

Preferences

• Valid First Aid Certificate

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;
• 9 RRSP employer contributions on top of employee contributions;
• Salaries will be 6 above the public grid at all levels;
• Staff wellness program;
• Subsidised school lunch programme;
• Professional development resources and support;
• Curriculum leadership opportunities;
• Commuter benefits.

Applications

Please submit your application with the following supporting documents to our Careers portal:

• 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.