Teaching Intern

Teaching Intern

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art learning commons and library, recording studio, and robotics lab.

Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sectorcriminal record check.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to the development of new teachers and is looking for dynamic Teaching Interns to begin work at the start of the 2026/2027 school year.

The Shawnigan Teaching Internship Program is an exciting opportunity for graduates considering a career in education. Teaching Internships are offered annually on a one-school-year basis to recent university graduates and has been designed to provide aspiring teachers with the support and training they need to become exceptional practitioners both in and outside of the classroom.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach, co-teach, learn from experienced colleagues, develop curriculum, cover during absences, and engage in our vibrant co-curricular programs. They will also enjoy the many exciting opportunities that a boarding school provides while residing on campus and engaging fully in the program and community. The experience and learning that will be gained from Shawnigan’s unique community and immersive boarding environment will prepare any new teacher for their career ahead.

Teaching Interns receive a salary for the school-year contract ($29,524 for Sept 2025-June 2026 school year rate), single occupancy room and board, as well as health and dental benefits.

While Teaching Internships are one school year in length, there is an option to extend for a second year at the invitation of the Head of School and Head of Academics and Leadership Development. The second year takes the form of a Founder’s Fellowship with the trainee teacher invited to takeon study for teacher training or a BC Independent School Certification.

The aim is to offer oursecond year trainee teachers the further opportunity to develop their teaching craft andreflect on their professional experiences through a structured program of training, and tosupport them in becoming excellent practitioners.

Many of our Teaching Interns go on to complete their formal training qualifications.

As a Teaching Intern you will:

• Co-teach your specialized subject on a reduced timetable;
• Bring your up-to-date, scholarly and expert knowledge to our student body;
• Observe a range of lessons;
• Offer individual support to the students who require it;
• Be a full member of your Department;
• Regularly meet with your subject mentor who will provide feedback and help develop your knowledge of teaching;
• Enjoy a program of professional development;
• Have responsibility in one of our boarding houses;
• Participate fully in our co-curricular program.

Shawnigan will offer:

• The opportunity to learn in one of Canada’s leading independent schools as well asits largest boarding school;
• The opportunity to work with motivated and enthusiastic students;
• The opportunity to develop key skills and subject knowledge;
• An Intern salary;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Single-occupancy…