Elementary School Teachers - Maple Ridge, BC, Canada - Meadowridge School

Description

Job Position Title:
Elementary and Middle School PHE Teacher
The School

Meadowridge School is an independent, co-educational, secular day school offering an IB education to over 670 students ages 4 to 17 (JK to 12).

The school campus is located on a 27-acre, forested parcel of land on the outskirts of Maple Ridge, BC. Our campus and facilities have been carefully designed to align with our connection and appreciation of the natural world. Our physical spaces reflect the importance of movement, play and interaction with the outdoors.

Exterior doors from classrooms provide quick access to natural spaces, including a community garden, green houses, a forest with a trail network, and a newly developed campground area.

Our play spaces are vast and take into consideration the developmental needs of children.

Meadowridge is an accredited, IB continuum world school with a well-established Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Our teaching faculty are highly trained IB educators, with a growing number of IB Workshop Academy leaders on staff.

The IB Learner Profile provides the foundation for character development at our school, while the IB Approaches to Teaching allow for continued pedagogical growth and reflection of our teachers.

In addition to being an IB world school, we are also accredited by the Canadian Accreditation of Independent Schools (CAIS), and the British Columbia Ministry of Education.

These organizations compliment the global perspective that is inherent in the IB program, while also helping to ensure we maintain a current and relevant world-class educational experience.

Our Mission statement is Learning to live well with others, and for others, in a just community .

The teacher is the key element in the School's ability to promote the social, emotional and academic well-being of the students and is the key driver of a school culture that is warm, inviting and committed to the ideals of the International Baccalaureate Programmes.

Consistent with the Ministry of Education and International Baccalaureate Programmes, the teacher works within an established framework for the delivery of educational service which supports the school program.

Collaborate and maintain a professional relationship with school staff and faculty
Implement IB Programme and BC Education Plan (plan, deliver, assess, and report) for assigned grades and subject areas
Embrace experiential education through the intentional engagement of the head (intellectual), heart (emotional), and hands (physical) into pedagogical practice
Monitor and support students' academic, emotional, and social growth through our pastoral care program
Nurture each child to discover their own talents, sense of purpose, and sense of self
Build positive relationships with families through regular communication and participation in community engagements
Collaboratively plan and participate in field trips, including overnight trips as assigned
Make an active contribution to our extensive co-curricular programs, and participate fully in the culture of our Meadowridge community
Ensure classroom is ready to receive students prior to the start of school each year, including classroom relocations
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School or delegate
A Bachelor's Degree in Education
A valid BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility to obtain)
Experience teaching in an independent school environment is preferred
International Baccalaureate (IB) training and IB experience are preferred but not required
Demonstrates an approach to teaching and learning that aligns with Meadowridge values:
Strong practitioner of inquiry, experiential and concept-based teaching
Demonstrated passion for innovation and creativity in education

Meadowridge School provides a fun, engaging, supportive, inclusive place to work and the opportunity to learn and grow with an exceptional community of professionals.

Extended Health and Dental
Access to the schools fitness centre and gym
Social events and staff lunches
Please visit our website at for more information about our school.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), persons with disabilities,andLGBTQ2S+ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders).

We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply, as we believe in equal opportunities and diverse perspectives.

We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring an accessible and inclusive environment for all.

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and the Stó:lō First Nation.

Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.