High School Resource Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Who we are
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 75 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
We are seeking one full-time resource teacher with a minimum of three to five years of classroom experience who can communicate effectively with staff, students and parents. Resource teachers have significant responsibility in helping children and adolescents develop the academic, behavioural and social skills to fully grasp curriculum. They have the ability to adapt or modify teaching methods to target the unique needs of students with exceptionalities, including giftedness, learning disabilities, attention challenges and so forth). Resource teachers support tier 1 in the MTSS model. Resource teachers will be able to assess student progress and be able to communicate that with all stakeholders. In high school, resource teachers will need to provide life skills training or career counseling to prepare for after graduation. 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 (e.g. push in and pull out)
- Work alongside other resource teachers and the educational support services coordinator and participate in the K–12 resource team
- Support those with diverse learning needs (with a focus on adapted math and science courses and experience with life skills programs, internship placements, career and academic guidance)
- Develop and implement learning support plans and individualized education plans
- Use best practices, learning interventions and educational assessments and to support student learning
- Have a deep understanding of the importance of the response to intervention (RTI) form and the inclusive education approach to teachers
- Provide instructional coaching to classroom teachers within the classroom setting
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and students
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you:
- Are BC certified teachers; with the ability to care for the holistic growth of students and understand students for their potential
- Have a minimum of three to five years of teaching experience or other relevant experience
- Have completed a graduate degree in special education, a diploma in special education or at least three relevant university-level courses in special education; and have a keen interest in learning research. (Aspiring resource teachers will need to take courses on their own accord to study adaptive curriculum, learning disabilities, instructional methods and assistive technology.)
- Have a specialization in a core content area like English, social studies, mathematics or sciences
- Are committed to Christian education
- Think and work adaptively, with the ability to provide strategic input to teachers and families
- Is familiar with the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care curriculum
Annual salary range
$56,016 to $100,902 per school year (dependent on education, qualifications and experience; pro-rated for part-time teachers)
Start date: August 1, 2025
Application
To express your interest in joining our team please provide us with the following documents:
- Cover letter and full resume
- Statement of faith
- Transcripts from all relevant post-secondary education
- Philosophy of Christian education
- Reports and evaluations, as applicable:
- Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) require final practicum reports
- Experienced teachers (two or more years of teaching experience), if possible, please provide a recent (within the past eight years) teaching evaluation report (not lesson observations)
- Three professional references (e-mail addresses and phone numbers)
- Recent graduates (up to two years of teaching experience) to include your faculty advisor, school advisor 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 administrators
Please e-mail your application package to employment@vancs.org with “High School Resource Teacher (1.0 FTE)” in the subject line. While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
