Junior School Physical & Health Education; PHE Teacher & Coach

Position Overview

West Point Grey Academy is seeking a Physical & Health Education (PHE) Teacher & Coach to join the Junior School PHE Department on a term contract from August 28, 2026 to June 30, 2027. This leave‑replacement role is eligible for benefits coverage.

• Plan, deliver, and assess PHE courses for Kindergarten to Grade 7 aligned with the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum.
• Design learning experiences that support physical literacy, healthy active living, social responsibility, and mental wellbeing.
• Maximize participation and potential of all learners, employing varied instructional and assessment strategies.
• Assess and report student learning in accordance with curriculum standards and school practices.
• Build strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with students and support their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote inclusion, safety, teamwork, and belonging across learning environments.
• Model positive attitudes toward active living, cooperation, and personal responsibility.
• Co‑curriculum:
  Coach soccer and volleyball teams, participating in early mornings, late afternoons, and occasional evenings during peak periods.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the PHE department and wider Junior School; participate in faculty and departmental meetings; engage in reflective practice and contribute positively to the professional community.

• Certified teacher with experience teaching Physical & Health Education to elementary‑level students.
• Strong coaching background in soccer and volleyball with age‑appropriate skill progression.
• Demonstrated ability to create inclusive, supportive learning environments for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to balance classroom responsibilities with co‑curricular and community commitments.
• Commitment to student wellbeing, engagement, and safety.

• Term contract with benefits coverage.
• Dynamic department focused on wellbeing, inclusion, physical literacy, and joyful movement.
• Collaborative, student‑centred culture that values participation, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Founded in 1996, West Point Grey Academy is an independent co‑educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Set on 18 acres with sweeping views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, we offer future‑focused programs to approximately 940 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.