2026 - 66 - Primary Teacher - WB

Job summary

Teach a Grade 1 class on Wednesdays at West Bay IB World School, covering for a teacher on leave. Collaborate on inquiry-based unit planning, assess student learning, adapt instruction to diverse needs, and support students’ academic and social-emotional development.

Job details

POSTED: October 2nd, 2026 CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, October 6th, 2026 COMPETITION: 2026-66 Primary teacher Part-time (0.2 FTE) position West Bay IB World School Effective October 19th, 2026, until the return of the absent teacher A part-time grade 1 position is available at West Bay IB World School teaching on Wednesdays. This position is to cover a teacher on leave. Required Qualifications And Experience The successful applicant for this position must: be familiar with B.C.'s Early Learning Framework and passionate about supporting the holistic development of children with care and empathy; have a clear understanding of the characteristics of the primary student and the ability to develop a positive learning environment addressing the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of this age group, preferably in an IB PYP classroom; be willing to collaboratively plan units of inquiry to be taught through a guided inquiry approach; have demonstrated ability and experience to teach, assess and plan an intermediate program, preferably with successful experience with the Primary Years Program; be willing to attend on-going training and professional development for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program; possess strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and proven ability, commitment and drive to work co-operatively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting; possess familiarity with a Universal Design for Learning approach and a deep commitment to providing the supports and encouragement for all students to be successful; knowledge and experience in adapting learning objectives and strategies to meet the needs of English Language Learners at varying levels; experience and a clear understanding of social and emotional learning and self-regulation; knowledge and proven experience in the area of technology including the ability to integrate various technologies into the curriculum, modes of assessment, and adapting curriculum; the ability to use formative assessment practices to improve student achievement with emphasis on the BC Curriculum and web-based platforms; effective classroom management skills that are student-centered and focus on relationships and authentic connections; a strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders; be familiar with, and have an interest in, supporting the goals outlined in the West Vancouver Indigenous Enhancement Agreement. 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.

What you’ll do

Teach a Grade 1 class on Wednesdays at West Bay IB World School, covering for a teacher on leave. Collaborate on inquiry-based unit planning, assess student learning, adapt instruction to diverse needs, and support students’ academic and social-emotional development.

Requirements

Applicants should understand the developmental needs of primary students, the B.C. Early Learning Framework, and preferably the IB Primary Years Program, with experience in planning, teaching, and assessment. They should demonstrate inclusive teaching practices, support for English language learners and social-emotional learning, technology integration, effective classroom management, strong collaboration and communication, and interest in the West Vancouver Indigenous Enhancement Agreement.

Listed skills

• collaborative teamwork · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Primary Teaching
• Grade 1 Instruction
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
• Collaborative Unit Planning
• Classroom Management
• Formative Assessment
• Universal Design for Learning
• English Language Learner Support
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Self-Regulation
• Educational Technology Integration
• Curriculum Adaptation
• Parent Communication
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Indigenous Education

Job areas

• Education

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