Claren Academy is an independent elementary school in downtown Vancouver. Opened in September 2017, Claren Academy was founded with the goal of offering Education for the Future and sending our students into the world as creative, kind, self-reliant individuals, with the skills and motivation to thrive, help, and be happy in their changing future. In 2021, the school moved into a beautiful, modern space located in the heart of Yaletown which allows students to access a wealth of local resources, field trips, and community events. As a small independent school that operates in a non-unionized environment, our staff works closely together as a team to support and encourage one another while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. We are a growing school with lots of opportunities for professional growth and are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff. As well, we are actively growing our student enrolment and staffing with the goal to expand greatly which will lead to opportunities in all teaching areas in the future. Job Description:

Fine Arts (music and visual arts) (50%)

Resource Support (Reading/Math Small Groups) (50%) Teacher Planning and implementing K-7 programming/lessons for music and visual arts

Planning and teaching for small groups in elementary reading and math

Responsible for assessing, record keeping, and communicating progress on term report cards (3 times per year)

Organizing, leading, and collaborating with staff to host a once per year concert incorporating all grade levels

Desire and ability to help plan, lead, and coordinate a school concert or musical once per year

All teachers are asked to sponsor and lead one after school extra curricular offering of their choice (1 per week from 3:30-4:45)This future vision for this role is that it will expand into a full time fine arts position as the school expands in student population.Required Qualifications: BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate

CRRA Criminal Record Review

Able to work legally in Canada

Experience at the elementary or middle years level teaching musicDesired Qualifications/Attributes: Experience working in independent schools

Familiarity with the BC curriculum in music and visual arts

Flexibility

Clear communication skills and an ability to learn from feedback

Comfortable working as part of a dynamic team and collaborating with colleagues

A growth mindset and intrinsically motivated regarding personal professional development

Experience coordinating and collaborating to produce school musical production/concerts

Comfortable with learning and using digital teaching tools and other school based technologies like Slack, G Suite, Kahoot, Scratch, and Toddle What we offer: Competitive salary in line with public school pay scales based on experience

RRSP matching program

Robust benefits package

Ongoing Professional development opportunities - 3 days January, 3 days in June, and 4-5 days throughout the school year

Support for extra professional development sourced by staff

Vision: To send our students into the world as creative, kind, self-reliant individuals, with the skills and motivation to thrive, help, and be happy in their changing future. Our Values: Kindness

Curiosity

Belonging

Responsibility

ExcellenceMission: To make our education accessible to as many students as possible, from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to gender, income, and culture.

To support our administration and teachers by facilitating professional growth, making room for innovation, and minimizing barriers.

To demonstrate a new model for future-focused education, and share what we learn with other institutions and educators.

To design our curriculum, teaching style, reporting, and assessment to build strong academic foundations, encourage critical thinking, and foster resilient learners.