Teacher on Call

Position:
Teacher on Call

Urban Academy staff, students and families are connected through learning, inspired by community, and empowered to contribute as we work toward our vision of truly educating for tomorrow. We value creativity, collaboration, global citizenship, technology, the outdoors and the arts as means through which we can offer excellence in education. A CAIS-accredited, gender-inclusive JK–12 independent school, we are located in a beautiful facility in New Westminster, across the street from Braid Street Skytrain Station.

At Urban Academy, we seek faculty and staff who are aligned with our values of belonging, future-focused education, change making and entrepreneurial spirit. Urban Academy is distinguished by extraordinary teachers who provide a collaborative, inquiry-based, and student-centred approach to teaching. Through the Urban Academy educational program, every student is known, stretched and future-ready.

• BC teacher certification. Please indicate your TRB # on your application (L or J followed by 6 digits).
• Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Strong English skills.
• An excellent rapport with children.
• Familiarity with the new BC Curriculum is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of the British Columbia Curriculum.
• Ability and interest in working across a range of grades and disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience as an enthusiastic, innovative, and caring educator.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion in all its many dimensions.
• Collaborative and flexible, supportive, and effective team-player.
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience using an inquiry-based and project-based learning approach.
• Committed to continuous professional growth and improvement.

Please visit our website () to learn more about UA’s wonderful school life and see if this is the type of environment that you feel you could thrive in, and contribute to. At Urban Academy, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, from BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, and 2

SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

The daily rate for a Teacher on Call is $325.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates who are short‑listed will be contacted. No phone calls or drop‑ins, please.