IB MYP Teacher – Food Sciences (Gr 10)
Temporary
Internal/External Posting
Posting Date: July 21, 2024
Closing Date: August 4, 2024
Posting # 2026058
Hours
0.19 FTE projected, dependent on Enrollment
September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Salary
Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid, based on years of teaching experience & education (TQS Category).
This is a bargaining unit position in the Professional Employees Association.
All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teacher’s Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada.
Summary
St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program.
St. Margaret’s School is seeking an inspiring education who has a passion for, and experience and expertise with, the BC curriculum, specifically Grade 10 Food Sciences. Experience in teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework is an asset. Essential to this role is a commitment to engaging student learning with the overall mission and vision of the school; this includes the proven use of innovative instructional strategies through designing and implementing interdisciplinary units of study anchored in an inquiry approach. Key to this role is a motivation to work in an environment that develops competent, confident, and courageous students within an inclusive, girl-centered learning environment.
Our school’s motto “service with love” embraces both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. At SMS, teachers are required to participate in the extra-curricular life of the school, thereby educating the whole person and supporting students to develop the full range of their skills, talents, and interests.
Core Competencies
- Integrity & Trust
- Service Orientation
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Resilience
- Professional Knowledge
- Communication & Collaboration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create, implement, and deliver the BC Curriculum, for Food Sciences 10, with a focus on meal preparation, eating practices, and wellbeing; food systems and nutritional trends; First Peoples food protocols.
- A commitment to and experience with embedding Indigenous education principles into teaching.
- Within each course there is a focus on teaching and authentically assessing the curricular competencies through the big ideas and content.
- Incorporate differentiation and adaptation strategies to support a diverse range of learning styles and needs.
- Weekly collaboration with colleagues to share ideas and plan interdisciplinary units and upcoming events.
- Attend regular staff meetings and school-required events.
- Communication of student learning, including preparation of student progress reports and regular, informal communication with parents.
- Available to attend meetings with parents and colleagues to support the needs of the students in the class.
- Awareness and understanding of the social/emotional needs of girls.
- Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Required Education & Experience
- Current and Valid teacher certification through the Teacher Regulation Branch.
- Bachelor of Education degree with a focus on/experience in teaching Food Sciences.
- Certification and experience teaching in an IB Middle Years Programme setting an asset.
- Experience working in an all-girls environment.
- Experience working in an independent school.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrates exemplary teaching, rooted in an inquiry approach.
- Familiar with a variety of teaching strategies to meet the individual needs in a girl-centered school.
- Superior communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Willingness to participate in school-wide professional development opportunities and to attend whole school staff meetings.
- Embodies a growth mindset.
- Evidence of continued professional growth.
- Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates integrity.
- Actively supports the vision, mission, and values of St. Margaret’s School.
- Demonstrates a commitment to sustainability.
- Willingness to learn and grow as an educator.
- Experience working within a diverse team
- Experience supporting students with diverse backgrounds and identities
Valued Benefits
A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.
St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [email protected].
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR, by August 4, 2026.
Questions email [email protected]
