ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Launched in 2022, the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) is a not-for-profit independent school and Vancouver’s first dedicated STEM high school. Students at VISST experience an accelerated and enriched STEM curriculum, real-world applications, project-based learning, and the opportunity to participate in governance of the school. Our unique sliding-scale allows for great socioeconomic diversity within the school. Our school hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday. The best way to learn more about VISST is by visiting our website at .

TEACHING AREAS

We are seeking a science teacher. We are open to different sub-specializations within science.

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS

We will evaluate teacher candidates in the following four areas:

• Pedagogical mastery. Teaching is a craft that including communication, organization, charisma, and the ability to see new perspectives. In addition to these skills we seek teachers who are continuously reflecting on and improving their teaching.
• Subject matter knowledge. We expect teachers to possess deep knowledge in their area of specialization. Possessing an advanced degree in this area is a plus, but is not expected. Our ideal teacher is intellectually curious and models this curiosity for our students.
• Ability to connect with students. An ideal teacher forms connections with students, is curious about students, , earns the respect of students, and serves as a positive role model in students’ lives. We seek teachers who are not only interested in their subject areas and in teaching, but also in students and their success.
• Ability to work with others. We are more than a collection of individual teachers: we are a teaching team. It is critical that all our teachers contribute positively to our work environment. We seek teachers who possess warmth, generosity, humility and openness to feedback.

Beyond the above, we also love working with teachers who possess a bit of a rebellious spirit and perhaps some dissatisfaction with the status quo in education. VISST is a chance to do something different, and we hope that you are likewise excited about making the most of the freedom and opportunity this exciting situation provides.
Teachers at VISST must be certified prior to teaching at VISST. If you are not already a certified teacher but possess an undergraduate degree in your subject area, you can apply online for a that would qualify you to teach at VISST.

Please refer the Job description for details