Grade 6 & 7 MYP Visual Art & Design Teacher

Southridge acknowledges that we teach and learn on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Tsawwassen, and Semiahmoo First Nations.

Southridge is a co-ed, independent day school located in South Surrey, British Columbia with 696 students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12. We have a tradition of developing well-rounded students who have a love of learning, strong moral character, and confidence to make a difference in the world.

Southridge is affectionately described as a lighthearted place of serious purpose' and we want you to knowit's true! If you're passionate about building connected and caring relationships with students and colleagues and are committed to growing strong minds and good hearts through student-centered teaching and learning in a collegial and collaborative community that has fun and strives to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
TEMPORARY JUNIOR SCHOOL GRADE 6 & 7 VISUAL ART AND DESIGN TEACHER ; GRADE 6 HOMEROOM PARTNER TEACHER ( 0.8 FTE, Monday-Thursday ) (MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE)

We invite applications for a Grade 6 & 7 MYP Visual Art & Design Teacher, covering maternity leave from May 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two sections each of Visual Art 6 and 7 and one section each of Design 6 and 7. Candidates available to start May 1, 2025, or September 1, 2025, will be considered.

REPORTS TO:

Junior School Principal 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

MYP specialist-subject teachers proactively consider and nurture students' cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. They collaboratively design, implement, and assess grade-level teaching and learning in their subject group(s) in Grades 6 and 7, guided by the BC Curriculum and the philosophy and framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). They value opportunities to interact and build caring relationships with students in and beyond the classroom. They work closely and collaboratively with administrators, the MYP coordinator, other school leaders, teachers, non-teaching staff, and families to co-create a positive and inclusive school environment and climate. They embrace and uphold the Southridge vision, mission, and values.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop respectful and caring relationships with students in and beyond the classroom to nurture their agency, belonging, safety, and connection within the school community.
• Actively implement the MYP Visual Art and Design Subject Guides, IB Approaches to Teaching (ATT), IB Approaches to Learning (ATL), and the IB Learner Profile through inquiry, conceptual understanding, and subject group and interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with a homeroom partner (another MYP subject-specialist teacher) to develop systems, routines, and activities that foster a shared sense of community within a grade-level homeroom classroom.
• Use standards-based grading and reporting to communicate each student's continuous development of essential skills and subject group learning standards, focusing on providing feedback and feedforward that highlights each student's strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps.
• Support learner variability in the classroom context, including implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Support Plans.
• Guide student behaviour choices that align with the Junior School Promise and Southridge values and expectations.
• Develop and sustain respectful and professional relationships with colleagues through ongoing collaboration, inquiry, dialogue, and reflection.
• Document curriculum planning and reflection using school-based systems to meet IB MYP requirements.
• Support student supervision in formally scheduled and informal ways.
• Respectfully engage with parents as partners in their child's developmental journey.
• Proactively implement school-based and IB-required policies, particularly those relating to teaching, learning, and student safety.
• Actively support the House system and K-7 and K-12 student life activities and initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the Junior School co-curricular programme (MYP Art Club).
• Attend and participate in core school functions and special events.
• Maintain up-to-date First Aid Certification and Concussion Training (every three years).
• Complete assigned annual school-based training modules.
• Attend to additional duties and responsibilities outlined in the Southridge Faculty Handbook and the Junior School Guidebook.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Education, preferably with Visual Art qualifications; Master of Education an asset
• Hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate
• Have knowledge of and experience with various art mediums and techniques
• Experience teaching at the middle school level (gr. 6-8)
• Experience teaching in a school that offers the IB MYP (preferred)
• IB MYP training (Category 1, 2 or 3) preferred
• Proficiency with the Google for Education Suite

VALUES:

The ideal candidate will be aligned with values and mission of Southridge, will want to be an active member of a vibrant school community, and will demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the world. They will be someone who:

• Is a lifelong learner
• Has excellent study, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Is a creative and independent thinker
• Has a positive attitude
• Seeks their passion
• Believes in the value of trust, tolerance, compassion, and respect
• Understands the sacrifice and reward of community service
• Has an appreciation of, and a desire for, lifelong physical activity and fitness
• Commits to personal wellness
• Appreciates the arts and their contribution to a richer life
• Can work effectively as part of a team

Southridge offers a competitive salary and pays 4% above the Vancouver School District. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package and a generous RRSP matching program,

access to health and wellness activities including generous support for professional learning and development. The salary range for this position is from $71,213 to $116,179. Salary placement is based on years of teaching experience and educational accomplishments. For more details visit our career page.

Southridge School is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, equity and belonging to support an increasingly diverse community, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. To apply for this position, please visit our 'How to Apply' page for step-by-step instructions on submitting an application through our online system. This posting will remain open until filled.

To learn more about our school, explore our website: southridge.bc.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted.