2026-68 - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3/4) - BICS

Job summary

Teach a Grade 3/4 class and create an inclusive learning environment that supports students’ intellectual, physical, and emotional needs. Plan and deliver inquiry-based instruction, support academic and social-emotional development, collaborate with educators, and communicate with parents and guardians.

Job details

POSTED: October 6th, 2026 CLOSING DATE: October 13th, 2026 COMPETITION # 2026-68 Grade 3/4 Teacher Full-time (1.00 FTE) Term position Bowen Island Community School Effective November 16th, 2026, until June 30, 2027 The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $61,347 to $116,190, 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. This position is replacing an employee on leave. Required Qualifications And Experience The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Current knowledge and recent successful experience and training at the upper primary/intermediate levels. Skills, and a commitment, to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment that meets the needs of all learners. 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 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. 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. 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.

What you’ll do

Teach a Grade 3/4 class and create an inclusive learning environment that supports students’ intellectual, physical, and emotional needs. Plan and deliver inquiry-based instruction, support academic and social-emotional development, collaborate with educators, and communicate with parents and guardians.

Requirements

Candidates should have current knowledge, recent successful experience, and training at the upper primary or intermediate levels. They should demonstrate inclusive teaching, inquiry-based practice, understanding of elementary development and social-emotional learning, effective collaboration, and strong communication with families.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• collaborative teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Inclusive Classroom Instruction
• Upper Primary and Intermediate Teaching
• Lesson Planning and Preparation
• Classroom Management
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Social and Emotional Learning
• Self-Regulation
• Reading Instruction
• Writing Instruction
• Numeracy Instruction
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Parent and Guardian Engagement

Job areas

• Education

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