IB Language & Literature Teacher; Gr 9

IB Language & Literature Teacher (Gr
9)

Temporary

Internal/External Posting

Posting Date:
September 18, 2026

Closing Date:
October 2, 2026

0.34 FTE

Temporary until December 2026, covering an incumbent on leave with the possibility of extension.

Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid, based on years of teaching experience & education (TQS Category).

All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teacher’s Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada.

The Language & Literature (English) Teacher is responsible for delivering dynamic, inquiry-based instruction within the BC Curriculum. Experience in teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework is an asset. Essential to this role is a commitment to engaging student learning with the overall mission and vision of the school; this includes the proven use of innovative instructional strategies through designing and implementing interdisciplinary units of study anchored in an inquiry approach.

Proven facility in providing adaptive teaching strategies to accommodate a diversity of learning styles, abilities and interests is required. Key to this role is a motivation to work in an environment that develops competent, confident, and courageous students within an inclusive, girl-centered learning environment.

• Integrity & Trust
• Service Orientation
• Communication & Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Interpersonal Savvy

• Design student-centered, inquiry based units that prioritize the curricular competencies of the BC Curriculum and authentically assess students through big ideas and key content.
• Create, implement, and deliver the BC Curriculum, including English Language Arts, to students in Grades 9 through 12, plus ELL (English Language Learners).
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues, including weekly interdisciplinary planning, to design team-taught, inquiry-focused units across subject areas.
• Provide supportive, flexible routines and procedures within a culturally and intellectually inclusive classroom.
• Incorporate differentiation and adaptation strategies to support a diverse range of student learning profiles, with particular attention to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices.
• Demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to thesocial and emotional development of girlsin a learning environment that encourages voice, agency, and belonging.
• Maintain regular and open communication of student learning, including progress reports, digital portfolios, and informal updates with parents.
• Set an inspiring, supportive learning environment to encourage every student in reaching her potential.
• Skilled at building relationships of trust and mentorship with students.
• Preparation of student reports is required, both formal written reports and regular, informal communication with parents.
• Available to attend meetings with parents and colleagues to support the needs of the students in the class.
• Participate actively in regular staff meetings and school-wide events.
• Presence at school functions is required, including Meet the Teacher Evening, Parent-Teacher Interviews, Student-led Conferences and Open Houses.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Current and Valid teacher certification through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor of Education degree with a focus on/experience in teaching Language & Literature.
• Certification and minimum of three years experience teaching in an IB Senior and Middle Years Programme setting, with familiarity in IB inquiry, global contexts, and interdisciplinary teaching.

• Demonstrated excellence in inquiry-based teaching in English and/or interdisciplinary settings.
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