Classroom Teacher

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$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Join a school where curriculum is built for you — so you can focus on teaching, not content creation.

• Start:
  August 2026
• Type:
  Full‑time
• Salary: $85,000-$95,000 per year

A graduate degree in education (M.Ed. or equivalent) is a non‑negotiable requirement for this role.

Pear Tree School exists to transform education so young people can live happy, fulfilling lives and become positive agents of change. We move beyond traditional schooling by integrating academic excellence, social‑emotional growth, physical well‑being, and ethical development into one cohesive approach delivered through theme‑based, inquiry‑driven, hands‑on learning.

We are expanding for 2026‑27 and are hiring teachers who want to do the best work of their career in a school that takes educational craft seriously.

You will lead a combined‑grade classroom (K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6/7, or 8/9). Curriculum is provided. You are not expected to write curriculum from scratch. We provide a comprehensive, high‑quality thematic curriculum (the Pear Tree Method). Your role is to bring it to life through strong instruction, thoughtful differentiation, and a warm, structured classroom culture.

You will design supporting materials as needed, including practice tasks, homework where appropriate, assessments, rubrics, and exemplars aligned to the provided curriculum.

We are looking for educators who want to build a professional chapter here, not a short stopover. Our model takes time to master, and we invest heavily in Year 1 (coaching, curriculum systems, PTM certification). In return, we are looking for people who approach this as a career move, not a gap year.

You must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the 2026‑27 school year and eligible for BC certification. We verify work authorization and certification before extending a final offer to protect both sides from late surprises.

• Sixteen‑student classes in every classroom each year.
• Team planning with a partner teacher so you are never isolated.
• Curriculum provided so you do not write everything from scratch.
• Report cards mostly automated so your time goes into teaching and feedback, not paperwork.
• PTM progression where high performers unlock mentor, lead roles, and expanded scope.

We do not expect you to know our method on Day 1, but we do require a strong commitment to mastering it.

All new teachers complete Pear Tree Method (PTM) Certification during their first year. We invest in you through structured training, instructional coaching, and practical support so you are equipped to execute the approach well.

• By end of Term 1:
  Strong routines, warm‑structured culture, and consistent evidence of learning.
• By end of Year 1:
  Confident execution of the Pear Tree Method, clear assessment evidence, and trusted parent partnership.

• Deliver and adapt the provided thematic curriculum with strong instructional practice tailored to your students.
• Create aligned supporting resources, including practice tasks, homework where appropriate, assessments, rubrics, and exemplars that reinforce learning and provide clear evidence of progress.
• Cultivate a classroom grounded in warmth, boundaries, and high expectations.
• Collaborate closely with your grade‑level partner and the wider team to strengthen consistency in assessment and student support.
• Build rapport by communicating clearly and proactively with parents and guardians to establish trust and partnership.

We look for capacity and character first. You will thrive here if you are:

• A warm‑strict leader who builds strong connections with students while holding firm standards.
• Coachable and reflective, seeking feedback, applying it, and continuously refining your practice.
• A team player who values collaboration over isolation and contributes to collective excellence.
• Mission‑aligned and able to articulate why education…