MYP Languages Teacher - French and/or Spanish

Title: MYP Languages Teacher - French and/or Spanish - 0.8 FTE Department: Senior School Reports to: Senior School Principal Interfaces with: Students, parents, faculty and staff Term of contract: Temporary term - to June 25, 2027 Start date: August 27, 2026 Salary range:$61,540 - $100,396 Introduction Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, the School is home to over 540 students and over 100 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the US and abroad. Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Position Rationale and Goal: The teacher is the key element in the school’s ability to promote the social, emotional and academic well-being of the students and is the key driver of a school culture that is warm, inviting and committed to the ideals of the International Baccalaureate programmes. Consistent with the Ministry of Education and International Baccalaureate programmes, the teacher works within an established framework for the delivery of educational service which supports the school programme. The teacher ensures that the instructional programme is implemented in a way that maximizes learning for all students. Candidate Profile Candidates for this teaching position are expected to possess: Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written Experience teaching a combination of French and/or Spanish at the secondary school level (grades 6 - 9), preferably International Baccalaureate Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills, and The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Qualifications Eligibility for BC teacher certification prior to starting in role A university degree with a teaching emphasis in a relevant field or completion of a teacher preparation program Computer literate with experience in Google Workspace All teachers will be trained in First Aid if they are not currently certified Key Responsibilities Plans, organizes and implements an appropriate instructional programme in a learning environment that guides and encourages all students to develop and fulfill their academic potential Supervises and evaluates all students within their teaching assignment Working collaboratively with a team of educational professionals, demonstrates a strong commitment to the planning for improvement process in support of student achievement Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the IB Learner Profile Fosters the development of the attributes of a Stratford Hall graduate in all students Understands and acts upon the following: All documents pertaining to learning and teaching, including BC Ministry of Education curriculum and relevant IB documentation, course guides; and All faculty and family handbooks that outline school policies and practices with particular attention to health, safety and child protection Serves as role model with regard to attendance, punctuality, presentation, personal and professional conduct and attire, in all contexts whether online or offline Takes responsibility for their own professional development and keeps up to date with research and development in pedagogy and in the grades/subjects they teach Communicates effectively and positively with parents and other caregivers as well as with agencies responsible for students’ education and welfare Participates in administrative and organizational tasks related to the professional duties of a teacher including: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of progress and attainment for each student; Contributing to the development and maintenance of up-to-date curriculum documentation; Providing direction to other personnel who support student learning, as assigned; and Assisting in the budgeting, ordering and allocation of equipment and materials Attends and contributes to assemblies, events and meetings, some of which may occur outside of regular school hours, including welcome events, assessment day(s), etc. Attends staff meetings and serves on committees, as required Coaches or sponsors teams within two seasons of the athletics programme Assumes additional duties as assigned by their divisional Principal Application Process Interested applicants should complete our online application process with a cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest in Stratford Hall; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodation you need.

The teacher plans and implements instructional programs for French and/or Spanish while fostering a positive learning environment aligned with IB ideals. They are responsible for student assessment, maintaining accurate records, and participating in school-wide administrative and extracurricular activities.

Candidates must hold a university degree with a teaching emphasis and be eligible for BC teacher certification. Experience teaching French and/or Spanish at the secondary level, preferably within the IB framework, is required.

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• French Language Teaching
• Spanish Language Teaching
• Secondary Education
• International Baccalaureate
• Curriculum Planning
• Student Evaluation
• Classroom Management
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Google Workspace
• Pedagogy
• First Aid
• Collaborative Teamwork

• Education

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Jan 16, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level