REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

This position is in a highly collaborative International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program school teaching Kindergarten. The successful applicant for this position must:

• hold a valid BC professional teaching certificate;
• 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 Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten and 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 neurodiverse students;
• have an understanding of self-regulation strategies to support all learners;
• have the ability to teach reading and writing foundations through play-based, cross-curricular, and inclusive and multi-modal learning strategies;
• 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 highly collegial team setting;
• have a strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders;
• be deeply committed to implementing the Primary Years Program, which includes regular collaboration as well as participating in professional development offered by the International Baccalaureate;
• be familiar with and have an interest in supporting the goals outlined in the West Vancouver Indigenous Enhancement Agreement.

Please refer the Job description for details