Who we are

Vancouver Christian School is a large, diverse, K–12 school located in East Vancouver, British Columbia. A vibrant and close-knit community of over 900 students, VCS is a proud leader in Christian education celebrating 75 years of history in the region. VCS is dedicated to preparing students for a life of transformation and service through excellent, Christ-centred education.

Join our team

We have an exciting opportunity for an educator experienced in teaching courses in humanities (English & social studies) and Christian studies.

You will be part of a supportive team that greatly cares about creating an engaging and supportive school environment that actively seeks to develop our students’ learning and growth by integrating Christian perspectives into all aspects of teaching the BC curriculum.

As a teacher in our high school division, your key responsibilities include:

● Creating an engaging and dynamic environment that supports student learning

● Contribute to the fantastic culture and community of VCS by working cooperatively with colleagues and participating in staff engagement and worship activities

● Participate fully in student-learning and extra-curricular activities outside of the school day

● Be flexible and open to teaching additional courses

● Participate in professional development that supports the ongoing pursuit of excellence in educational pedagogy and teaching through the lens of a Christian worldview

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you:

● Will have completed a Bachelor of Education degree and possess a teaching certificate issued by the Teacher Regulation Branch of the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care

● Are a professing Christian who is a member of a Christian church community willing to commit to VCS’s mission, vision and community standards.

● Will have familiarity with the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care curriculum

In addition to the above requirements, the following knowledge and experience would be definite assets:

● Experience teaching senior level humanities courses (such as law, history, comparative cultures, human geography, Christian studies)

● Have a strong working understanding of differentiated instruction as it applies to teaching

● Have a strong working knowledge of current pedagogy, sound assessment practices and learning empowered by technology

Annual salary range

$56,016 to $100,902 per school year (dependent on education, qualifications, and experience; pro-rated for part-time teachers)

Start date

January 27, 2025 to June 30, 2025 with a possibility to continue for the following school year

Application

To express your interest in joining our team please provide us with the following documents:

● Cover letter and full resume

● Statement of faith

● Transcripts from all relevant post-secondary education

● Philosophy of Christian education

● Reports and evaluations, as applicable:

○ Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) require final practicum reports

○ Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience), if possible, please provide a recent (within the past 8 years) teaching evaluation report (not lesson observations)

● 3 professional references (e-mail addresses and phone numbers)○ Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) to include your faculty advisor, school advisor and one or more of the following: principal, vice-principal or most recent previous employer

○ Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience) to include current principal, vice-principal and previous administrators

Please apply directly via the VCS Careers page.  While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.