2025- 72 - Primary & Prep Coverage Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
POSTED**: June 27, 2025**
CLOSING DATE: July 4**, 2025**
**COMPETITION # 2025-**72
PRIMARY & PREP****COVERAGE TEACHER
Part-time (0.8 FTE) position
Bowen Island Community School
Effective September 2, 2025 until June 30, 2026
The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $59,711 to $109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The salary will be prorated based on FTE.
Required Qualifications and Experience
A teaching position consisting of .5 FTE primary teaching and .3 FTE fine arts prep coverage is available. The successful candidate for this position must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following:
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Current knowledge and recent successful experience and training at the kindergarten and primary levels.
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Current knowledge of play-based and place-based learning.
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A clear understanding of the components of professional practice including planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
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A clear understanding of the characteristics of students in the early primary grades and ability to develop a positive learning environment inclusive of individual intellectual, physical and emotional needs of this age group.
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A clear understanding and demonstrated ability to incorporate the tenants of inquiry in teaching and learning.
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Skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment that meets the needs of all learners.
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Experience and a clear understanding of social and emotional learning and self-regulation.
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A clear understanding of the range of development for students in the elementary years in reading, writing, numeracy, communication skills, and in problem solving.
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Interest in cultures of coastal First Nations of BC and, more generally, Traditional Ecological Knowledge including learning from the environment and pursuing the goals described in West Vancouver Schools' .
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Proven ability and commitment to working cooperatively and effectively with other educators in a highly collaborative team setting.
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Excellent communication skills and commitment to informing and engaging parents/guardians.
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via under West Vancouver Schools.
West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
About School District #45 (West Vancouver)
District 45 serves a diverse student body of more than 3,400 children from Villa Park, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace and Elmhurst. The District employs more than 400 highly-qualified staff dedicated to our seven core values. Each building is well-maintained, providing the most conducive environment for learning. Our District Mission is collaborating to ensure high levels of learning for all. Our Vision in District 45 is a collaborative community preparing students to successfully navigate a dynamic world. The Mission and Vision will include an emphasis on personalized learning, STEM, the fine arts and extra-curricular opportunities allowing all students to connect with both the school and their peers. We are striving to provide the 21st Century skills necessary to navigate this ever-changing and dynamic world, and we are committed to the ultimate success of each child.
2025- 72 - Primary & Prep Coverage Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
POSTED**: June 27, 2025**
CLOSING DATE: July 4**, 2025**
**COMPETITION # 2025-**72
PRIMARY & PREP****COVERAGE TEACHER
Part-time (0.8 FTE) position
Bowen Island Community School
Effective September 2, 2025 until June 30, 2026
The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $59,711 to $109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The salary will be prorated based on FTE.
Required Qualifications and Experience
A teaching position consisting of .5 FTE primary teaching and .3 FTE fine arts prep coverage is available. The successful candidate for this position must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following:
-
Current knowledge and recent successful experience and training at the kindergarten and primary levels.
-
Current knowledge of play-based and place-based learning.
-
A clear understanding of the components of professional practice including planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
-
A clear understanding of the characteristics of students in the early primary grades and ability to develop a positive learning environment inclusive of individual intellectual, physical and emotional needs of this age group.
-
A clear understanding and demonstrated ability to incorporate the tenants of inquiry in teaching and learning.
-
Skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment that meets the needs of all learners.
-
Experience and a clear understanding of social and emotional learning and self-regulation.
-
A clear understanding of the range of development for students in the elementary years in reading, writing, numeracy, communication skills, and in problem solving.
-
Interest in cultures of coastal First Nations of BC and, more generally, Traditional Ecological Knowledge including learning from the environment and pursuing the goals described in West Vancouver Schools' .
-
Proven ability and commitment to working cooperatively and effectively with other educators in a highly collaborative team setting.
-
Excellent communication skills and commitment to informing and engaging parents/guardians.
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via under West Vancouver Schools.
West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
About School District #45 (West Vancouver)
District 45 serves a diverse student body of more than 3,400 children from Villa Park, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace and Elmhurst. The District employs more than 400 highly-qualified staff dedicated to our seven core values. Each building is well-maintained, providing the most conducive environment for learning. Our District Mission is collaborating to ensure high levels of learning for all. Our Vision in District 45 is a collaborative community preparing students to successfully navigate a dynamic world. The Mission and Vision will include an emphasis on personalized learning, STEM, the fine arts and extra-curricular opportunities allowing all students to connect with both the school and their peers. We are striving to provide the 21st Century skills necessary to navigate this ever-changing and dynamic world, and we are committed to the ultimate success of each child.