Job Description- Full Time IB Middle Years Programme (Candidate School) Grade 6-9 Visual Arts and Grade 10-12 Arts Studio

Commences September 2025

Crescent Heights Academy is looking for a teacher to support the Middle School and High School programme through instruction in the Arts, specifically visual arts. This position is 1.0 FTE and includes a homeroom teacher responsibility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Deliver art lessons that align with the curriculum and educational standards

Teach students various art techniques and mediums, such as sketching, oil-painting, watercolor, and acrylic painting.

Provide guidance and support to students in developing their artistic abilities

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and self-expression

Design and facilitate 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, events and professional development

Supervise students at recess and/or lunch breaks

Lead after school co-curricular activities/coach athletics teams

Attend and help supervise overnight outdoor education excursions

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

Be a contributor within the Crescent Heights Academy community

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Education

Hold a valid BC teaching certificate

IB (MYP) Training is considered an asset

Experience teaching in an intermediate middle and high school setting, ideally in an independent IB school

Experience coaching a sports team is considered an asset

Passion and commitment to inquiry-based and concept driven instruction

Canadian resident 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 based on the Surrey Schools Salary Grid.