Adult Education English Instructor (Continuing Part-Time)

The Vancouver School Board welcomes applicants for the position of:

Adult Education English Instructor
(Continuing Part-Time)

Location:South Hill Education Center

Contract Dates: Nov 12 2025 to Jan. 22 2026

There are currently 2 positions available:

English Foundations 1 and Speaking & Listening 1/2

Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 9:30pm

English Foundation 6

Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 9:30pm

At the VSB we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large urban school district the VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District more than 7700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students needs applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. The VSBs culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning doing this work we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them their families and the broader community. For more information about our school district visit Hills Profile

Adult Education provides youth/adult students with educational opportunities from Foundations-level courses to secondary school completion. We offer a variety of learning formats which include structured Foundations courses (basic literacy through Grade 10 equivalency); structured academic Grade 10 11 and 12 as well as personalized self-paced courses at the Foundations and Grade 10 11 and 12 levels. Courses at the Foundations level develop core skills which prepare students to enter the Grade 10 11 and 12 courses needed to obtain either the regular or the adult Dogwood Diploma. All courses follow prescribed Ministry of Education curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts; Major in English
• Bachelor of Education
• Recent contract teaching experience and/or student teaching experience in Secondary Englishis required
• Membership in or eligible to become a member of the Teacher Regulation Board (TRB)
• Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS)

Your Make A Future Application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Academic Transcripts
• Reports/Evaluations:
  • RecentGraduates require final Practicum Reports
  • Experienced Teachers require a recent Teaching Evaluation (not lesson observations) within the past 8 years
• 3 Professional References -email and phone numbers
  • Recent Graduates 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 to include current Principal Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s)

**Wedo not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references**

• TRB (Teacher Certification Branch)Status:
  • If your application is in process please provide a screen shot of the application including the drop down menu of outstanding documents

Due to the confidentiality of the interview process and the high volume of applications we do not provide feedback notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

We will contact applicants directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Register on Make a Future: create a profile under the CategoryTeachers Principals & Superintendents
2. Click onJob Postings then clickSearch
3. Select the Job that you are qualified for
4. Answer ALL job posting questions then clickApply
5. Upload all supporting documents
6. Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email from Make a Future

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) RSBC 1996 c.165 as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications experience and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided conduct reference checks and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information please email .

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore each applicant may wish to provide on a voluntary basis information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.