CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2024

COMPETITION: 2024-16 PRIMARY TEACHER

Fulltime (1.0 FTE) Term position

Cypress Park Primary School.

Effective September 3, 2024 until June 30, 2025The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $50,000 to $104,000, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The salary will be prorated based on FTE. Required Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant must: be familiar with B.C.s Early Learning Framework and passionate about supporting the holistic development of children with care and empathy;

have proven teaching experience at the primary level, preferably in an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP)

be familiar with the BC curriculum and Core Competency documents;

have experience teaching using an inquiry methodology;

have a clear understanding of the characteristics of primary students and an ability to develop a positive learning environment addressing the intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of all students;

be familiar with a Universal Design for Learning approach and a deep commitment to providing the supports and encouragement for all students to be successful, including planning for English Language Learners and neuro atypical students;

have an understanding of self-regulation strategies to support all learners;

have the ability to teach literacy skills through effective practice strategies, such as literacy centres, reading strategies for comprehension and inference, graphic organizers, and writers workshop;

practise formative and summative assessment and have a thorough understanding of assessment through backward design;

have a clear understanding of how student reflection plays an integral role in supporting learning;

have proven ability and commitment to work collaboratively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting;

have a strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders;

be familiar with and have an interest in supporting the goals outlined in the West Vancouver Indigenous Enhancement Agreement.

Why West Vancouver Schools? West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.How to Apply Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools.

West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed

candidates will be contacted.