1.0 FTE Drama/English Teacher Gr. 8-12

Start Date: August 28, 2024

St. Thomas More Collegiate, a progressive Blessed Edmund Rice Christian Brother Catholic Independent high school in Burnaby, B.C., is seeking an experienced secondary school educator to head our Drama program and join our English department. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a collaborative teaching team within our Performing Fine Arts and English departments. This position will encompass Junior level Drama courses with the remainder of the full load to be determined based on the successful candidates experience as well as in consultation with the English Head of Department.

At STMC, we believe that both the Applied and Fine Arts are a meaningful part of student education, promoting creativity and self-expression while teaching patience and teamwork. Exposure to these arts expands the ability to look at issues from multiple perspectives and to invent solutions in unique ways.

STMCs English courses are designed to help students develop into imaginative thinkers, powerful analysts, cogent writers, and informed citizens. By promoting fine writing, keen powers of analysis, and a true love of speaking, we allow students to explore the world of literature through their own experiences.

Preference will be given to applicants with previous secondary Drama and English teaching experience, and a Bachelors Degree in Education.

Potential candidates must be a member, or be in the process of becoming a member, of the British Columbia College of Teachers or hold a BC Independent School Teachers Certificate. Letters of application, accompanied by a resume, and the names of two referees, should be received in a timely manner.

Interviews will commence immediately and as such the posting will be open until the position is filled.

Questions relating to the specific position can be sent directly to STMCs Principal, Mr. Joe Adams via joe.adams@stmc.bc.caThe successful applicant will have the following qualifications, experiences and abilities:

Must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate or letter of permission

Ideally hold an undergraduate degree with a focus in Dramatic arts and/or English, or a Bachelors degree in Education with a focus in English and/or Drama

Be familiar with the BC Curriculum in Drama and English studies

Experience teaching Drama and English Language Arts courses

Experience directing and producing student performances such as plays and musicals

Excellent English written, communication and presentation skills

Understand and demonstrate the need for culturally responsive teaching and learning

Use engaging technology to enhance learning

Select instructional resources and methods to meet diverse student needs

Work collaboratively with colleagues to build and foster educational growth

Create a classroom environment that promotes mutual respect and security to take personal educational risks

Foster supportive relationships with students and families

Implement a range of authentic learning assessments that provide timely feedback to students and a clear direction for parents

Be familiar with the BC Curriculums use and implementation of proficiency scales

Maintain accurate, ongoing and complete records of student progress for the purposes of teaching, learning and reporting

Maintain excellent professionalism in all interactions with colleagues, students and parents

Certificate of Qualification from the Teacher Regulation Branch

Be willing to contribute to the co-curricular and cultural life of the school and model the values espoused by Blessed Edmund Rice as articulated in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education

***Only those selected for interviews will be contacted***

Contact Information:

Joe Adams Principal

St. Thomas More Collegiate

7450 12th Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 2K1

Phone: 604-521-1801

Fax: 604 520 0725

Email: joe.adams@stmc.bc.ca

Notes:

The position of St. Thomas More Collegiate is to hire, when available, qualified Catholic applicants who in addition to carrying out their professional responsibilities will exhibit conduct consistent with Catholic denominational standards and model espoused by Blessed Edmund Rice in their professional and personal life.