Who are we

Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K-12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. We are committed to nurturing students’ academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.

Join our teamWe are seeking a passionate and talented PHE Teacher to join our school (0.25 FTE - with the ability to work every day, partial days in a semestered system). The teaching schedule for this position will vary throughout the semester, with different class times each day. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as specific teaching hours will be assigned according to the semester timetable. As an integral part of our academic team, the PHE Teacher will be part of a supportive team that greatly cares about creating an engaging and supportive school environment that actively seeks to develop our students’ learning and growth by integrating Christian perspectives into all aspects of teaching the BC curriculum.

Specific duties

• Teach High School PHE classes
• Work cooperatively with the colleagues within his/her department and across the school
• Participate fully in student-learning and extra-curricular activities outside of the school day, as applicable

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the Bible and current pedagogy
• Experience as a Youth Pastor or Ministry Worker
• Must qualify for a certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch of the BC Ministry of Education or a “Letter of Permission”
• Is familiar with the BC Ministry of Education curriculum

Salary range$56,016 - $100,902(Dependent on education, qualifications, and experience; pro-rated for part-time teachers)ApplicationTo express your interest in joining our team please provide us with the following documents:

• Cover letter and full resume
• Statement of faith
• Transcripts from all relevant post-secondary education
• Philosophy of Christian education
• Reports/evaluations, as applicable:
• Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) require final Practicum Reports
• Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience), if possible, please provide a recent (within the past 8 years) Teaching Evaluation Report (not lesson observations)
• 3 professional references-email and phone numbers
• Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) to include your Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s) and one or more of the following: Principal, Vice Principal or most recent previous employer
• Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience) to include current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s)

While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.