Elementary Resource Teacher (Full-time / Part-time)

Who are we

Vancouver Christian School is a large, diverse, K-12 school located in East Vancouver, British Columbia. A vibrant and close-knit community of over 900 students, VCS is a proud leader in Christian education celebrating over 70 years of history in the region. VCS is dedicated to preparing students for a life of transformation and service through excellent, Christ-centred education.

Join our Team

At VCS, we have the privilege of teaching and shaping our students through every interaction within and outside our classrooms. As teaching staff, we love to nurture the potential we see in every child and to share Gods love through our actions and words.

Join our Teaching Team

Resource teachers have significant responsibility in helping children develop the academic, behavioral, and social skills to fully grasp curriculum. They have the ability to modify teaching methods to target the unique needs of students with learning disabilities. Resource teachers will be able to assess student progress and be able to communicate that with all stakeholders. Resource teachers must attend regular professional development to learn new instructional strategies and be confident in coaching and mentoring teachers. Main responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers to offer tier 1 supports which can include various accommodations, adaptations, and modifications

Support classroom teachers and offers tier 2 supports which can include small group teaching of targeted concepts

Participate in the intermediate sub-division meetings and in curriculum planning for students with diverse needs

Work alongside the resource teacher coordinator and divisional educational support services coordinator; participate in the K-12 resource team

Support those with diverse learning needs (with a focus on students with Q and/or P designations)

Develop and implement learning support plans and individualized education plans

Use best practices, learning interventions, and educational assessments and support student learning

Have a clear understanding of the importance of student referrals and collaborative school based team meetings

Provide instructional coaching to classroom teachers

Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and students

Requirements

BC certified teacher with the ability to nurture the holistic growth of students and understand their potential

Teaching experience, ideally in Grade 4-5

Graduate degree in Special Education, a Diploma in Special Education or at least three (3) relevant university-level courses in Special Education and a keen interest in learning research. Aspiring resource teachers will need to take courses of their own accord to study adaptive curriculum, learning disabilities, instructional methods, and assistive technology

Committed to Christian education

Think and work adaptively and collaborate strategically with teachers and families

Salary range

Anticipated full-time teacher salary range for 2024/25:

$56,016 - $100,902

(Dependent on education, qualifications, and experience; pro-rated for part-time teachers)

Application

To express your interest in joining our team please provide us with the following documents:

Cover letter and full resume

Statement of faith

Personal philosophy of Christian education

Reports/evaluations:

Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) require final Practicum Reports

Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience) require a recent (within the past 8 years) Teaching Evaluation Report (not lesson observations)

3 professional references - email and phone numbers

Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) to include your Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s) and one or more of the following: Principal, Vice Principal or most recent previous employer

Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience) to include current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s)

Please email your application package by email to employment@vancs.org with Elementary Resource Teacher in the subject line. While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The job posting will be available until the position has been filled.