Early Primary Teacher (1.0 FTE)

POSTED : August 28 2025

CLOSING DATE: September 1 2025

COMPETITION # 2025-116

EARLY PRIMARY TEACHER

Fulltime (1.0 FTE) position

Westcot Elementary School

Effective September 2 2025 until the return of the absent teacher

The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $59711 to $109520 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The salary will be prorated based on FTE.

Required Qualifications and Experience

This position replaces a teacher on a leave of absence. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

A clear understanding of the characteristics of early primary students and the ability to develop a positive learning environment addressing the intellectual physical social and emotional needs of this age group.

Current knowledge of play-based and place-based learning

Current knowledge of play-based and place-based learning

An understanding of the intellectual physical and emotional needs of primary aged students

Demonstrated ability and experience to teach assess and plan a primary program

A wide repertoire of strategies addressing assessment (formative summative and self)

A proven ability to frame the curriculum and classroom management around equity diversity inclusivity and reconciliation

Knowledge and experience in working with learners with varying needs; demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction in the classroom

Hold a valid BC teaching certificate

Knowledge and experience in adapting learning objectives and strategies to meet the needs of English Language Learners at varying needs

Strong interpersonal communication and collaborative skills and proven ability and commitment to work cooperatively and effectively with other educators

An understanding of the First Peoples Principles as they relate to the curriculum and our local context

Knowledge and proven experience in the area of technology (the ability to integrate various technologies into the curriculum modes of assessment and its use for student adaptations)

Proven ability to create a safe and caring learning environment for students using the principles of social-emotional learning

A strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders

Why West Vancouver Schools

West Vancouver Schools the premier place for learning has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country for our children our employees our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do and the drive to be the first and best is clear both inside and outside the organization.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via under West Vancouver Schools.

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We thank all interested applicants; however only short-listed

candidates will be contacted.