Junior School PE Teacher & Coach West Point Grey Academy

Overview

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

Salary: $76,141–$124,218 (Grid Placement) CAD / Year

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications before February 24, 2026.

Our Junior School PHE teachers are valued members of the faculty who, as part of a collaborative and student‑centred department, design and deliver appropriate, engaging learning experiences aligned with the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum (Kindergarten to Grades
7). These leave‑replacement roles offer the opportunity to join a dynamic department and contribute meaningfully to a culture of wellbeing, inclusion, physical literacy, and joyful movement for young learners. Participation, sportsmanship, and personal growth are key values in our program.

Our Junior School PHE Teachers & Coaches play an important role in fostering teamwork, skill development, and a love of sport among students. This leave-replacement position is well suited to an educator with experience coaching soccer and volleyball, who is excited to work with students both in PHE classes and co-curricular settings. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate within a dynamic department and to contribute to a vibrant school culture that values participation, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Ideal candidates have experience coaching and teaching elementary-aged students, a strong understanding of age-appropriate skill progression, and the ability to motivate and support a wide range of learners. Successful applicants bring energy, positivity, and a commitment to creating inclusive team environments where students feel challenged, supported, and encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.

About Us

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.

At West Point Grey Academy, we use a structured, competency-based hiring process to create consistency, reduce bias, and focus on what matters most—teaching practice, reflection, and contribution to our school community. The process is designed to give candidates choice while ensuring fairness, and to identify educators who will be successful and supported at WPGA.

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