Teacher Middle School MYP Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)

Brockton School: Inspiring the Growth of Outstanding Humans.

Imagine working at a school where every student matters every family matters community matters and learning for life matters. Imagine a school where priority is given to the holistic development of students alongside a robust academic and extended day program; a school where faculty and staff engage a sense of purpose within a supportive environment. Imagine a place where there is genuine support and engagement from an authentic and diverse community - a community that has the courage to embrace the innovation and creativity needed for the future. Imagine Brockton School!

Brockton School is a nondenominational coeducational Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 independent school located in North Vancouver British Columbia. As an IB World Continuum School Brockton offers the Primary Years Middle Years Diploma and Career-Related programmes (one of a handful of schools around the globe with such innovative programming).

Brockton School is not only a place of employment it is a place of purpose.

Faculty and Staff receive healthy and competitive compensation packages and have the joy of working with low staff:student ratios in a supportive innovative and collaborative environment. Brockton prioritizes ongoing professional development and supports staff on their own personal/professional journey. Brocktons mission is to inspire the growth of outstanding humans - and that includes inspiring the continual growth of our faculty and staff.

If you are looking to be a part of something special to be in a place where your voice will be heard and your impact valued to be in a role that will allow you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others with multiple opportunities for advancement please see the opportunity below.

Please note that the successful applicant must be eligible to work in Canada and have teacher certification in British Columbia. Consent to undergo a Criminal Record Check is a condition of initial and ongoing employment.

The following position is available for expressions of interest:

MYP Individuals and Societies (Social Studies) Teacher - Middle School (Gr 6/7) Full Time - 1.0 FTE 2026-27 School Year

Brockton School is seeking a full-time Middle School Individuals and Societies teacher to join our IB Middle Years Program (MYP) faculty. Reporting to the Divisional Director and working closely with the MYP Coordinator the successful candidate will focus on Social Studies within our strategically designed Grade 67 POD program supporting student transitions from elementary to high school. This role requires a highly collaborative educator who will engage deeply with teaching partners the Humanities Department Chair and the broader MYP team to deliver a dynamic and integrated curriculum.

Requirements:

BC Teaching Certificate : Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate

Interest in being part of a dynamic and visionary IB school community

Experience in teaching Secondary School level BC English curriculum

Eligible to work in Canada

Ideal characteristics:

Experience in teaching (or demonstrated ability to teach) IB MYP coursework

Experience in bringing a diversity of voices and worldviews to classroom material and learning experiences including Indigenous local and global perspectives

Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to build Unit plans

3-5 years of successful teaching experience

Expectations include but are not limited to:

• Place student safety and well-being as the priority in all instances

• Inspire students to want to learn; promote growth mindsets and lifelong learning

• Model and promote the Portrait of the Graduate & the IB Learner Profile

• Cultivate a learning environment that is student-centred that recognizes each student (and family) as unique and that promotes authentic and professional connections/relationships

• Become involved in enrichment opportunities by helping with and/or leading Language-related activities both in and out of class time

• Use a variety of pedagogical approaches and lesson design to ensure students progress in their skills within the target-language

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning while playing a key role in the pastoral development and wellbeing of students

• Embrace high standards of professional conduct and professional excellence; pursue best and innovative practice; embrace lifelong learning and personal/ professional growth

• Communicate and respond appropriately and genuinely with students parents and other community members respecting diverse needs and perspectives (including ones own)

• Actively and with a positive mindset support and work alongside colleagues in ones individual and collective work; acknowledge that we are on a shared journey and that we are better together; trust and be trustworthy

• Approach problem-solving with flexibility and positivity

• Have fun !

Salary Range: Brockton Faculty Salary Grid

2025-26 Example - For TQS Category 5 (Step 0) $63302 to $104047 (Step 10 ) per annum

In addition to a competitive salary the total compensation for this position includes excellent extended health vision dental and retirement benefits as well as a generous Health Savings Account. Brocktons small class sizes considerable student support and commitment to continuing professional development make the school a wonderful place to pursue a career in education.

Brockton School holds inclusion to be one of our core values and welcomes the benefits of a diversity of perspectives and experiences. We encourage application by candidates from communities that have been traditionally underrepresented at independent schools and are happy to provide accommodation in the interviewing process. If you would like an accommodation please indicate this information in your cover letter.

To apply for this position please use THIS FORM and indicate MS001-2026 as the posting ID.

• If you are unable to complete the form please email with the subject line Individuals and Societies Teacher - Insert Your Name attaching the following as one PDF document:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Teaching Certificate

This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

Posting Date: February 18 2026 Closing Date: March 6 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may begin prior to the application deadline. While we appreciate all applications only those selected for an interview will be contacted.