PYP (Primary) Teacher - Full TimeFraser Valley School and Diamond School, both non-denominational independent schools in Surrey, BC, have officially merged into one new school: Crescent Heights Academy, and we have big plans for our future. With 650 students from K-12 in 2024, our population will grow to 700 students in the following few years. Our aim is to provide students with an inclusive community, a challenging academic education with a focus on our students character, emphasizing critical and compassionate thinking and a life-long love of learning. Our school has a vibrant, close-knit family atmosphere where students are known and cared for; we seek candidates that value the professional and appropriate connections with students and their families and understand that every child matters. Plans have begun to build a 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility on the current Diamond School site. Over the next 4 years we will be planning and building the new facility with an eye to provide our students with an environment that supports our mission of building future ready students. Candidates who possess an entrepreneurial, trail-blazing spirit would thrive in this growing, progressive school.Job Description- Full Time PYP Primary Teacher Commence: August 16, 2024

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Work collaboratively with others to plan and deliver programming using the PYP framework

Design and facilitate play-based learning experiences and engagements that inspire, engage, motive, and challenge learners

Develop a caring classroom environment with positive relationships at the core

Monitor, guide, give feedback and assess student learning using a range of tools and strategies

Communicate effectively and regularly with colleagues, students, and their families

Attend and participate in school functions and events

Supervise students at recess and/or lunch breaks

Lead after school clubs or teams

Additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School and as outlined in our Staff Handbook

Be a contributor within the Fraser Valley School communityQualifications:

A Bachelor of Education, with a focus on Elementary Education

Hold a valid BC teaching certificate

IB PYP Training is considered an asset

Experience teaching in an elementary setting, ideally in an independent IB PYP school

Enthusiasm for early years learning with a play-based approach

Passion and commitment to inquiry-based and concept driven instruction

Experience coaching an elementary sports team is considered an asset

Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada

First Aid Certificate

Strong classroom management skills

Collaborative team member

Effective communication skills

A self-starter, someone who sees a need, and strives for solutions

This position is full-time. Only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Compensation is determined using the Surrey Schools Salary Grid and will be based on year of experience and category.