Grade 2 Teacher - 1-year contract

Position: Grade 2 TeacherTerm/Status: Full-time, one-year contract (maternity leave cover), with the possibility of extensionDepartment: Primary, Junior SchoolReports To: Principal, Junior SchoolContract Period: August 27, 2026 to June 30, 2027Salary: $77,411 to $126,155Application Closing Date: May 29, 2026 Position Overview:St. George’s School is seeking an experienced and energized teacher to join the Primary team at the Junior School on a one-year contract (with the possibility of extension), for maternity leave coverage. This role requires an innovative teaching professional to support a collaborative learning environment using engaging and meaningful pedagogy focused on student learning and growth at the Grade 2 level.As a member of St. George’s faculty, you will be required to participate in the school’s co-curricular program for two of the three terms each school year, leading or assisting with athletics, artistic, academic and community clubs a minimum of one time a week, per term.We are looking to hire teachers who embody St. George’s School’s core values: empathy, integrity, humility, respect, responsibility, and resilience. Key Responsibilities: Experienced in bringing a diversity of voices and worldviews to classroom material and learning experiences, including Indigenous, local, and global perspectives. Demonstrated commitment to incorporating real-world connections and problem solving into teaching and learning. Collaborating with colleagues to align planning, instruction, and assessment across sections of a Grade 2 curriculum. Utilize outcome-based assessment and instruction as well as strong formative and summative assessment strategies. Incorporating the Ministry’s Core Competencies regularly into lessons, assessments, and feedback. Building a strong rapport with students and supporting the students in bringing out their best, both in and out of the classroom. Regular communication to students, parents, and other stakeholders about student needs and growth, including but not limited to IEP meetings, formal report cards, and parent-teacher-student conferences. Using a variety of pedagogical approaches and lesson design. Make relevant and innovative use of multiple technologies in the classroom, including using Seesaw as a digital student portfolio, and Gradebook for reporting. Participating actively in professional development opportunities and training programs. Models the school’s core values which include: humility, integrity, respect, resilience, empathy and responsibility. Required to be involved in the co-curricular program two terms out of three. Qualifications: Post-secondary degree in the area of Primary Education. Valid BC Teaching Certificate, or maintains the ability to obtain one. Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the Primary level. Knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and ministry requirements for teaching Primary and literacy, particularly at the Grade 2 level. Up to date on current pedagogical trends through continued reading and relevant recent professional development. Strong classroom management abilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, with a particular emphasis on collaborative planning and assessment. Superior skills in knowledge of curriculum, teaching and learning, specifically when planning educational strategies. Strongly committed to student learning and success; being able to understand the needs of students while engaging them as active learners in the classroom. Dynamic and energetic individual who wishes to work in a highly focused environment with students keen to succeed. Superior EQ skills in self-awareness, self-management, social agility, impact and influence. Application Process:Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: careers@stgeorges.bc.ca. Why Join Us:Are you looking to use your professional expertise to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in an engaging community where colleagues care as much about the environment they create as the students they serve? St. George’s School is seeking dedicated and dynamic teachers who understand that a world-class education is built on a foundation of excellence, collaboration, and care. If you want to be part of a team that keeps our mission moving forward, we want to hear from you!For almost 100 years, St. George’s School has provided a transformative education for thousands of young men. While our classrooms are the heart of the school, our 270 talented staff and faculty members are its backbone. We are all united by a single, common goal: “Building fine young men. One boy at a time.”At St. George’s, your contributions are vital. You will be challenged, encouraged, and supported within a professional culture that pursues excellence in every department. Here, we don't just work together - we model the character we wish to see in our students, guided by our Core Values: Empathy, Humility, Integrity, Respect, and Resilience. In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.