Science Teachers needed - Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada - St. Clement's School

Description

Science Teacher
Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages grades 8-12) on Canada's beautiful west coast.

Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab.

Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan provides academic ambition to develop a culture of collaboration, independence and resilience in our students through educators and peers who inspire our students to embrace a love of learning by challenging them to solve problems critically and creatively.

Staff endorse our School's values (Curiosity, Compassion, Community and Courage) and are deeply committed to our mission: Shawnigan is always looking for outstanding, worldly and world-class, diverse, and ambitious educators to inspire our students and to model our three pillars of Academic Excellence, Co-Curricular Distinction and Student Life Unparalleled.

As a teacher at Shawnigan, you will contribute to all facets of life on an international boarding school campus with 85% of our students as full-time boarders, representing thirty different countries from around the world.

This is a full-time permanent position, paid on the teaching grid with a salary range of $67,232 to $107,035 per annum.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

SCIENCE TEACHER
Shawnigan is looking to appoint a Science Teacher commencing August 26, 2024.
Preference will be given to qualified teachers who are a) academically multi-disciplinary b) can offer expertise, experience, and enthusiasm in co-curricular activities c) are committed to contributing to our boarding campus and community, and d) have boarding school experience.

Reporting directly to both the Dean of Academics and the Academic Department Head, teachers are expected to:

~ Carry assigned load of classes while meeting all of Shawnigan's prep, planning and reporting protocols as expected in the teaching profession;

~ Collaborate with fellow department members and across departments to design and deliver content that challenges our students and prepares them for their post-secondary pathways;

~ Legally entitled to work in Canada or if not, receive all appropriate visa and permissions to legally work in Canada;

~ Hold a post-secondary degree in Science, Education or related discipline that aligns with the Shawnigan academic program;

~ Be in possession of, or eligible to apply for, a British Columbia Teaching Certificate (Independent or Certificate of Qualification) before June 2024;

~ Experience teaching Science grade level preferred;

~ Experience teaching Chemistry preferred;

~ Have experience working in a boarding environment an asset;

~ We ask you to please provide references at the shortlist stage of the recruitment process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.