School District #40 (New Westminster)·New Westminster, British Columbia
Provide courses leading towards adult graduation for students who have not yet achieved secondary school graduation or who require specific secondary school courses for post-secondary training.
Provide literacy and numeracy courses for students who lack prerequisite skills for grade 11 and 12 courses required for adult graduation.
Work in a self-paced, non-traditional adult education environment.
Plan and implement curriculum using principles of learning and criterion-referenced assessment.
Teach and support students in a structured, collaborative multidisciplinary team-based setting.
Accommodate a flexible year-round schedule, including evening work.
Teach Literacy Foundations and English (all levels) to adult learners.
Teach classroom-based courses and tutor students enrolled in self-paced courses.
Support students with special learning needs and students new to Canada.
Maintain a safe and caring learning environment.
Use and support learning in a technologically rich environment
<p><strong><u>New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity</u></strong></p><p></p><div>New Westminster Schools seeks a qualified teacher for the following position:</div><div><br></br></div><div>Continuing 0.2 FTE Literacy Foundations English Teacher position available at Pearson Adult Learning Centre</div><p> </p><p><strong><u>About New Westminster Schools</u></strong></p><p>Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 8,000 students in a variety of learning environments.
Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life – ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community.
Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.</p><p>New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs.
Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.</p><p>The candidate will be part of, and work closely with, a collaborative team of teachers.
An understanding of the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential.</p><p> </p><p><b><u>Posting Summary<br></br><br></br></u></b>The primary focus of the Adult Education teacher is to provide courses leading towards adult graduation for students who have not yet achieved secondary school graduation or who require some specific secondary school course for post secondary training, and to provide literacy and numeracy courses for students who do not yet have the prerequisite skills to engage in the grade 11 and 12 courses required for an adult graduation.
The candidate will have the ability to work in a self paced, non traditional environment, and will plan and implement curriculum using the principles of learning and criterion referenced assessment, in a structured, collaborative multidisciplinary team based setting. <b>Candidates must be prepared to accommodate a flexible schedule in a year-round setting, including evening work.
GENERAL HOURS OF INSTRUCTION ARE BETWEEN 3:30PM AND 9:00PM WITH MOST SCHEDULES STARTING AT 6:30PM</b><b><u><br></br></u></b></p><p><b><u>Required Qualifications:<br></br></u></b></p><ul><li>Valid BC Teachers Certificate</li><li>Qualified and experienced in specialization as noted above</li><li>Experience in teaching Literacy Foundations, English (all levels)</li><li>Experience in teaching English (all levels) to adult learners</li><li> Experience in teaching classroom based courses and tutor students enrolled in self paced courses</li><li>Experience and ability to work with students with special learning needs, and students who are new to Canada</li><li>Knowledge of effective literacy and numeracy practices and development</li><li>Knowledge and experience in personalized learning for all students</li><li>Ability and willingness to work in a technologically rich learning environment</li><li>Commitment to creating a safe and caring learning environment</li></ul><p><strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong><br></br></p><ul><li>Salary as per Teachers' Collective Agreement.
Current salary range is $59,724.00 to $110,833.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.<br></br></li></ul><p><strong><u>Application Process:</u></strong></p><p>To apply for this position, click on the <strong>APPLY ONLINE</strong> button at the bottom of the page.
Please include your cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certificates or diplomas, practicum and/or teacher evaluation report, and references..</p><p>School District No.
40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement, and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered.
New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.
To all others, thank you for your interest.</p><div><strong><strong>The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.<br></br><br></br></strong></strong></div><div></div><div>School District No.
40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer.
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression.
If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.</div><p>School District No.
40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code.
Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions.
Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person.</p><p> <br></br></p>
Valid BC Teachers Certificate.
Qualified and experienced in the specialization noted above.
Experience teaching Literacy Foundations and English (all levels).
Experience teaching English (all levels) to adult learners.
Experience teaching classroom-based courses and tutoring students in self-paced courses.
Experience and ability to work with students with special learning needs and students new to Canada.
Knowledge of effective literacy and numeracy practices and development.
Knowledge and experience in personalized learning for all students.
Ability and willingness to work in a technologically rich learning environment.
Commitment to creating a safe and caring learning environment.
Prepared to accommodate a flexible schedule in a year-round setting, including evening work.
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Search (legislated requirement)
Market context
In British Columbia, adult learning and literacy teaching roles are often shaped by steady demand for educators who can support diverse learners and flexible program delivery. This position is competitive because it calls for a valid BC Teachers Certificate plus experience in Literacy Foundations, English at multiple levels, and adult learner instruction. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any specialization or scheduling details before applying.
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