High School Senior Chemistry and Biology Teacher Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

Title:

High School Chemistry and Biology Teacher

Alexander Academy is an independent co-educational high school located in downtown Vancouver. We offer the British Columbia (BC) high school graduation program in a culturally rich and academically challenging environment for students in grade 10-12. Alexander Academy is committed to international mindedness and fostering a sense of global citizenship while creating a safe and rich learning environment for all students. We are looking for an experienced BC-certified Chemistry and Biology high school teacher for a full-time role starting September 2026
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Position Overview:

This role will be responsible for teaching chemistry, biology, and other high school science classes depending on qualifications and experience in the BC curriculum. Reporting to the Head of School, the appointed person will be an experienced, innovative, and passionate educator who differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching the BC high school curriculum (Dogwood)
Ensuring the overall academic standards and assessments within the BC curriculum are maintained at a high standard and that students receive engaging and carefully thought-out educational experiences
Fostering and facilitating professional development
Ensuring that the courses taught are fully articulated in terms of skills and concepts
Providing students with timely and relevant feedback, aligned with high expectations and clear goals, to deepen their learning
Formally report on student progress and growth, incorporating self-assessment and peer-assessment practices
Be available to students and families outside of class time
Use a variety of pedagogical approaches and lesson design
Model the school’s values: engagement, empathy, respect, and integrity
Participate in extracurricular activities and organizing field trips in the community

Ideally, candidates will have the following experience and skills:

Recent experience of teaching in the BC high school system
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application
Certified or eligible for certification with the BC Ministry of Education - Teacher Regulation Branch ()
Possess a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related curricular area (Chemistry and Biology), and a Bachelor of Education degree.
Training (TESL certificate or TESL diploma or similar coursework) and/or experience in teaching ELL students is an asset
Knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and ministry requirements for teaching Chemistry and Biology for grades 10-12
Experience teaching in a technology rich environment
Dynamic and energetic individual who wishes to work in a highly focused environment with students keen to succeed
Strong classroom management abilities
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff members, students, parents, and outside community agencies and partners
Current on pedagogical trends through continued reading and relevant recent professional development
Experienced in bringing a diversity of voices and worldviews to classroom material and learning experiences, including Indigenous, local, and global perspectives
Maintain professionalism through all school interactions and activities

Starting Teacher Salary: $51,000 – $64,400 (based on experience)

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