Help each student develop academic competence in subject areas taught.
Motivate and encourage students to develop their special talents.
Teach and support students in the learning process.
Provide mentorship to students.
Collaborate with colleagues and the school community.
Assess and evaluate student learning.
Support students and the school.
Model high standards of professional practice and interactions with stakeholders.
Participate in extracurricular activities
Requirements summary
Bachelor of Education and a BC Teacher’s Certification (or equivalent).
Experience in an Independent School (asset).
Computer skills: Google Classroom, docs, sheets, slides, and Gmail.
Ability to model high standards of professional practice and interactions with stakeholders.
Understanding of emotional intelligence and empathy.
Ability to communicate, negotiate, collaborate, and build partnerships effectively.
Team player who participates in extracurricular activities
Bachelor of EducationBC Teacher’s Certification (or equivalent)NegotiationCollaborationCommunicationEmpathyMentorshipGoogle SheetsGoogle DocsGoogle SlidesEmotional intelligenceGoogle ClassroomGmailTeaching and learningAssessing and evaluating studentsProfessional practice and stakeholder interactionsBuilding partnershipsClassroom technology integrationExtracurricular participation
Job description
<p></p><p><b> Junior School Teaching Position </b></p><p> Are you interested in joining a great school community and working with a team of awesome people who are passionate about the exciting world of education? </p><p><br></br></p><p><b> Who are we? </b></p><p> Over the past 21 years, Aberdeen Hall has become a top-level independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of 700 preschool to grade 12 children. </p><p>Aberdeen Hall has a 9-month contract opportunity available in our Junior School from September 2026 to May 2027.
Please note that this position has the potential for an extension beyond the 9 months. <a></a> ) </p><p> We welcome applicants who, like us, embrace the core values of resilience, responsibility, integrity, optimism, curiosity, and kindness.
You are also known to be innovative, progressive, adaptable, and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities.</p><p><br></br></p><p><b> What makes us different? </b></p><p> Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo.
We are a forward-thinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first.
We are grateful for our community-spirited culture, and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day.
Additionally, working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance, a comfortable pace of life, and a wide range of after-work activities. </p><br></br><p><b> Aberdeen Hall provides </b></p><ul><li><p> Competitive Compensation for permanent faculty at an annual salary of $66,499 to $114,962, inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience and education level </p></li><li><p> Open and collaborative culture </p></li><li><p> Comprehensive benefits package </p></li><li><p> RRSP contribution of 8% for employees who invest 4% of their salary </p></li><li><p> Financial guidance from an industry professional </p></li><li><p> Personalized professional development plans </p></li><li><p> Newly built, inspiring campus setting </p></li><li><p> Well-established mentorship program </p></li><li><p> Innovative and progressive approach to teaching </p></li><li><p> Low student/teacher ratios </p></li></ul><p><br></br></p><p><b>Position Summary </b></p><p> To help each student develop academic competence in subject areas taught and to motivate and encourage students to develop their special talents.
Our teachers make decisions of considerable consequence in determining how best to aid students in the learning process.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Personalized professional development plans
Low student/teacher ratios
RRSP contribution of 8% for employees who invest 4% of their salary
Newly built, inspiring campus setting
Well-established mentorship program
Financial guidance from an industry professional
Inclusive of vacation pay
The functional role of this position requires teaching, learning, mentorship, collaboration, assessing, evaluating, and supporting the students and the school. </p><p><br></br></p><p><b> Success Factors </b></p><ul><li><p> Bachelor of Education and a BC Teacher’s Certification (or equivalent) </p></li><li><p> Experience in an Independent School (asset) </p></li><li><p> Computer Skills: Google Classroom, docs, sheets, slides, and Gmail </p></li><li><p> Known to model the highest standards of professional practice and interactions with all stakeholders </p></li><li><p> Ability to understand the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in building trust and contributing to a positive working atmosphere across the School community </p></li><li><p> Known to communicate, negotiate, collaborate, and build partnerships effectively </p></li></ul><br></br><p> As part of our active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strive to welcome students, families, and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall community with varied perspectives. </p><br></br><p> The successful applicant for this role will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities.
Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation and excellent long-term potential.
We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. </p><br></br><p> Please forward your resume and cover letter that includes your first and last name and the number under which your BC teaching certificate is listed to Lisa White, Director of Finance & Human Resources, at <a></a> . </p><br></br><p> To learn more about us, visit <a></a> . </p><br></br><br></br><p></p>
