SUMMARY

St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
St. Margaret’s School is looking for a fluent middle school and high school Spanish teacher to instruct in the IB MYP and the IB DP. The school is seeking an individual who either currently holds certification to teach IB Spanish, or willing to participate in the relevant IB training courses as a part of this role. As a girl-centred day and boarding school, the Spanish teacher should understand the unique needs of our students, as well as the importance of inclusion and global mindedness.
The candidate is expected to be an expert in their subject area, passionate about teaching and learning and keen to work in a collaborative, team environment. This individual must demonstrate excellence in curriculum delivery and be experienced with project-based and inquiry-based learning. In addition, they must demonstrate a proven facility in creating a positive learning environment that accommodates a diversity of learning styles, abilities and interests while also ensuring excellence – in effort, participation, and skill/content knowledge. The individual in this role reports to the Vice-Principal, MYP and DP to ensure alignment with instructional practices that connect teaching and learning to meet Ministry requirements and to support the stated goals in the SMS Strategic Plan.
Our school’s motto “service with love” embraces both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. At SMS, teachers are required to participate in the extra-curricular life of the school, thereby educating the whole person and supporting students to develop the full range of their skills, talents, and interests.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current and Valid Teacher certification through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish.
• Master’s degree in progress or completed in a related field is an asset.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Language Acquisition teaching.
• Experience teaching in an immersion setting is an asset.
• Familiarity and experience within an IB Diploma Programme and IB Middle Years Programme setting an asset.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Familiarity working in an inquiry-focused setting and incorporating 21st Century teaching strategies.
• Strong assessment practices that reflect multiple ways of learning.
• Demonstrated use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of how girls learn best.
• Have a passion for helping students explore the Francophone and Hispanic world through hands-on learning activities that have real world applications.
• Familiar with a variety of teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of girls.
• Actively supporting the vision, mission, and values of St. Margaret’s School.
• Embrace the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to work harmoniously and collaboratively as part of a team, engaging in dialogue about instructional practices with peers.
• Willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the student experience and life of the school beyond the academic day, including active participation in academic enrichment and extra-curricular programmes.

• Planning, implementing, and delivering the IB DP and IB MYP Spanish courses.
• Using a variety of teaching methods, with a focus on maximizing the use of the target language in the classroom. Lessons will develop students’ skills in speaking, listening, writing, and reading while encouraging, inquiry, discussion, and research.
• Using questioning to stimulate thinking.
• Providing many and varied opportunities for students to instill competence and confidence.
• Contribute to the IB curriculum planning, including designing units, identifying relevant MYP and DP criteria and BC learning outcomes, and writing unit reflections.
• Collaborating in the work of the department on curricular development, pedagogy, and assessment.
• Regular collaboration with colleagues to share ideas and plan cross-grade activities.
• Providing academic support for students outside of class time.
• Attending regular staff meetings and school-required meetings and events.
• Preparing both formal written reports for students and regularly communicating with parents.
• Active participation in the full life of the school and community, including attending school functions, and all events related to reporting and assessment.
• Available to attend meetings with parents and colleagues to support the needs of the students in the class.
• Play a full and active role in all areas of school life, including attending school functions as required.
• Perform other duties and assume accountabilities as required.