AI Fluency & Innovation Teacher (Grades 11/12)

Job summary

Lead and deliver an innovative AI Fluency & Innovation programme for students in Grades 11-12. Coach students through authentic design challenges and interdisciplinary projects while integrating AI tools into the learning process.

Job details

Temporary, Part-Time The 2026-27 faculty grid for this position is $75,461 to $116,035 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Master's will be paid at a higher range. Help shape what learning looks like in the age of AI. What if students didn’t just learn about AI, but learned how to think with it, create with it, question it, and use it to solve meaningful problems? At Mulgrave, we believe every student should graduate ready to learn, research, create, innovate, and solve problems in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. We’re looking for an AI Fluency & Innovation Teacher who is excited to help make that vision a reality. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking learning community and help build a distinctive programme at the intersection of education, artificial intelligence, creativity, design, and innovation. The Opportunity As our AI Fluency & Innovation Teacher, you’ll lead engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students in Grades 11–12, helping them progress from foundational AI fluency to authentic applications of emerging technologies. Your classroom might look like a traditional lesson one day, a design studio the next, and a student innovation lab the day after that. You’ll help students: Explore how AI can transform learning, research, creativity, and problem-solving Design AI-supported systems, workflows, and solutions Build and experiment with custom assistants and knowledge systems Investigate authentic challenges and develop solutions for real audiences Test ideas, gather feedback, iterate, and communicate their thinking Understand the limitations, risks, biases, and ethical dimensions of AI Develop the judgment to know when—and when not—to use AI Become thoughtful creators and innovators who keep human thinking at the centre What You’ll Do Lead an Innovative Programme Design and deliver Mulgrave’s evolving AI Fluency & Innovation Programme, helping students develop increasingly sophisticated AI competencies throughout Grades 8–12, with a particular focus on advanced experiences in Grades 11 and 12. Make Learning Hands-On Move beyond demonstrations and theory. Create learning experiences where students build, experiment, research, design, test, fail, iterate, and create. Coach Student Innovation Guide students through authentic design challenges, systems redesign initiatives, year-long innovation projects, and showcase experiences. You’ll be a teacher, coach, facilitator, and thought partner—helping students turn ambitious ideas into meaningful work. Teach AI Thinking, Not Just AI Tools Help students understand that effective AI use requires more than knowing which button to press. You’ll develop students’ abilities to: Critically evaluate AI-generated information Identify hallucinations and verify claims Assess sources and recognize bias Understand human-in-the-loop decision-making Use AI to deepen thinking rather than replace it Consider privacy, accountability, ethics, and responsible technology use Explore What’s Emerging AI is changing quickly, and so will this programme. You’ll explore emerging capabilities, multimodal systems, assistants, workflows, knowledge tools, and other technologies, evaluating how they might create meaningful educational opportunities while maintaining appropriate safeguards. Collaborate Across the School Work closely with the Digital Learning & AI Specialist, teachers, programme leaders, and school-wide AI initiatives to connect AI fluency with authentic learning across the curriculum. You’ll contribute to the continued development of AI as a signature element of the Mulgrave educational experience. You’re an educator who: Gets genuinely excited when a new technology makes you ask, “What could students do with this?” Enjoys learning alongside students rather than pretending to have all the answers Can turn emerging technology into compelling learning experiences Loves project-based, inquiry-driven, and experiential learning Is equally comfortable facilitating a discussion, teaching a practical skill, and coaching a complex project Can navigate ambiguity and help students explore questions without easy answers Understands that responsible innovation requires both curiosity and judgment Believes AI should amplify human creativity, thinking, and agency—not replace them Builds strong relationships and creates classrooms where students feel safe to experiment, question, and take intellectual risks What You Bring Required Canadian residency and legal entitlement to work in Canada Bachelor of Education or equivalent teaching qualification Current BC teacher certification, or eligibility to obtain certification Demonstrated success teaching and engaging middle and/or secondary students Strong practical understanding of generative AI tools and workflows Experience using AI to support learning, research, creativity, productivity, or problem-solving Experience designing inquiry-based, project-based, and experiential learning Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills A strong commitment to ethical technology use, digital citizenship, academic integrity, and student wellbeing Comfort working in a rapidly evolving technological and educational landscape Enthusiasm for experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning We’d Be Excited If You Also Have… Experience with: The IB MYP and/or DP Technology, design, innovation, entrepreneurship, computer science, STEM, digital literacy, or media studies Interdisciplinary projects connected to real-world challenges Capstones, hackathons, robotics, innovation competitions, or entrepreneurial initiatives AI platforms such as Gemini, NotebookLM, AI Studio, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools Systems thinking, design thinking, human-centred design, workflow design, or knowledge management Student exhibitions, showcases, presentations, and portfolio assessment Professional learning, coaching, or technology integration with colleagues Privacy, data protection, and responsible AI in educational settings Join our Community We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We warmly welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, Black communities, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers, and individuals from other equity-deserving groups. How to Apply: Resumes and cover letters should be submitted through Mulgrave Careers by October 4, 2026. Visit our website to learn more about Mulgrave and to view the full job description. There is no public transportation to the School. Applicants must provide their own transportation. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and encourage qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. We can’t wait to meet you!

What you’ll do

Lead and deliver an innovative AI Fluency & Innovation programme for students in Grades 11-12. Coach students through authentic design challenges and interdisciplinary projects while integrating AI tools into the learning process.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Education or equivalent and current BC teacher certification or eligibility. Candidates must demonstrate success in teaching secondary students and possess a strong practical understanding of generative AI tools.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Artificial Intelligence
• Curriculum Design
• Project-based Learning
• Inquiry-based Learning
• Design Thinking
• Systems Thinking
• Educational Technology
• Instructional Coaching
• Data Literacy
• Digital Citizenship
• Academic Integrity
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Innovation
• Hallucinations
• ChatGPT
• Continuous Development
• Responsible AI
• Technology Use
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Curiosity
• Digital Literacy
• Emerging Technologies
• Teaching Certificate
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Student Development
• Research
• Teaching
• Decision Making
• Computer Science
• Creativity
• Information Privacy
• Design Studio
• Entrepreneurship
• Exhibitions
• Experimentation
• Knowledge Management
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Presentations
• Public Transport
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• Research Design
• Robotics
• Technology Integration
• Demonstration Skills

Job areas

• Education
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Innovation Technician
• Special Education Teacher
• Special Needs Teachers
• Special Education Teachers, All Other