Secondary Teacher - TREK

Overview

Secondary Humanities and PHE Teacher – Grade
10 at Trek Prince of Wales Secondary School, Vancouver School Board. Full‑time (1.0

FTE) with benefits. Candidates must be fully qualified. The role is situated in a diverse, inclusive, and equity‑focused system that values student well‑being and authentic learning.

Trek is a collaborative team‑teaching environment where teachers collaborate, integrate, and teach across subject areas. The successful candidate will have a strong background in group dynamics and leadership development, and a range of administrative skills such as budget planning and financial management. Experience in outdoor leadership is essential. This is a full‑time position; part‑time loads are not available. All TREK teachers share field study responsibilities, including overnight duties.

• Teach secondary humanities, physical & health education, and social studies across Grade
  10.
• Develop and deliver interdisciplinary lessons and curriculum aligned with the province’s standards.
• Plan and lead outdoor expeditions and field studies, including overnight camping trips, with an emphasis on safety, risk management, and Indigenous land stewardship.
• Maintain detailed trip logs documenting activity, location, trip days, and leadership capacity.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning, well‑being, and belonging.
• Participate in school and district committees relating to curriculum, assessment, and professional development.

• Bachelor of Education and BC Teaching Certificate (TRB).
• Teacher Qualification Service registration.
• Experience teaching Secondary Social Studies, English, or PHE, and leading outdoor activities such as kayaking, canoeing, cycle touring, back‑country skiing, rock climbing, or other relevant skills.
• Certification in Advanced Backcountry First Aid, CPR‑C, or willingness to obtain.
• BC Class2 driver’s licence or willingness to acquire.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑teaching environment.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Willingness and ability to obtain required outdoor certifications.

The Vancouver School Board is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively prefer Aboriginal applicants. The Board identifies the ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil‑Waututh Nations and respects the peoples of these territories.