Physical Geography 12 Teacher

Physical Geography 12 Teacher

Job Description and Requirements

St. Lawrence School is located in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia Canada and seeks an enthusiastic individual to join our Social Studies department. The ideal candidate should be a passionate BC certified educator with strong organizational skills and robust knowledge within their subject area. The candidate will be part of a collaborative teaching team where strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with students parents colleagues and administrators. All faculty and staff at St. Lawrence School share an enthusiasm for making a positive and uplifting impact on our young students.

The successful candidate must hold a British Columbia teaching license and be legally permitted to work in Canada. The candidate must be a positive role model and demonstrate high moral standards for students consistent with a teacher at an academically oriented independent school in British Columbia.

The selected candidate will be expected to develop and teach the BC curriculum Physical Geography 12 to support the academic success of all learners. They will develop and implement support services such as tutoring and volunteer programs to enhance student learning outcomes.

The position is for a single block of teaching during the second school semester which runs from February to the end of June. The school uses a rotating block schedule so classes meet at different times during the week. All classes are held on weekdays and are either 55 or 70 minutes long.

Vacancy Summary

Location: St. Lawrence School Vancouver BC

Position: Part-time (0.125 FTE) High School (grades 8-12) Compensation Package: Hourly wage $30-$35

Start Date: Immediately

Job Closing date: February 27th 2025

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Committed to educational excellence.
• Excellent customer service interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external community members.
• Understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate in cross-cultural environments.
• Ability to be tactful demonstrate excellent judgment and work as a positive and collaborative team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students teachers parents staff and community members.
• Ability to identify and assist students with emotional and other health concerns.
• Enthusiastic energetic and a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Well-organized with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A willingness to follow the schools policies and procedures.
• Enjoy leadership in extra-curricular student-based activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel) and other educational technology.

• Cover letter and resume listing special certificates licenses honours and awards.
• Relevant special interests or activities for which afterschool club leadership could be considered.

St. Lawrence School firmly believes that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong. SLS is committed to fostering an inclusive accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in an interview please inform the Principal of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest only those chosen for interviews will be contacted. For more information please contact Brad Helgason by email: