Join Our Team

The learning community at Island Pacific School is actively committed to ensuring all individuals are valued, safe, and have a sense of belonging.

We create this atmosphere by adhering to our established Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) Standards wherein our staff, students and families are treated equitably based on their individual need, background and history. Our EDI Standards are expressed through the following actions:

We are creating a culture of belonging at IPS by ensuring that the members of our community have regular opportunities to be and feel heard. We have active strategies in place to ensure that our community members remain confident to contribute their ideas and perspectives, received and explored through a positive feedback framework. Establishing this framework sets a clear intention that these new and emerging perspectives will drive positive change;

We work hard to foster, embrace, and place significant value and attention to our culture of belonging because we understand that to honour the individual we must succeed in creating an environment where everyone feels as though they truly belong. We challenge ourselves to appreciate and find strength in differences so that we are ready to distribute resources and support based on those needs;

We challenge our individual bias and in this way are able to focus on the principles of respect in the name of equity; the celebration of diversity at IPS is represented in the unique dimensions, qualities, experiences, and characteristics we individually possess. In this environment, we regularly meet to examine IPS principles of inclusivity to meet a high standard where safe culture and environment is the standard.

Middle School Teacher 

Island Pacific School is looking for a creative, committed, and cool middle school teacher for 2023 and beyond who:

• understands and embraces the peculiarities and joys of working with middle school students
  is passionate about teaching!
• can teach: Physical Education, Individuals & Societies, coach Ultimate and take on the role of Athletic Director
• knows their way around educational technology and wants to share their knowledge with others
• loves hiking, rock-climbing, and kayaking with kids
• knows what “Ultimate” is
• has a good sense of humour and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• can leap over buildings in a single bound (OK, maybe just over a cardboard box)

About Island Pacific School

Island Pacific School (IPS) focuses exclusively on meeting the educational needs of adolescents in Grades 6 – 9. Our IB Middle Years Programme, outdoor challenges and community service experiences set students up for the rest of their lives. Housed in a purpose-built, student-friendly facility, IPS is located in the safe community of Bowen Island, BC and offers an enriched curriculum that includes philosophy, reasoning and ethics classes, monthly community service activities and multi-day outdoor expeditions.

With small classes of 15-18 and a total school population of 60-72, you’ll enjoy getting to know both your students and discovering how best to motivate and inspire them. Working with a close-knit team of IB teachers in a highly collaborative environment, you’ll have ample opportunity to expand your teaching practice beyond the school’s walls by taking advantage of nearby forest trails, professional community members and local organizations.

You hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and are prepared to contribute to the total culture of the school by participating in outdoor expeditions, serving as a homeroom teacher, coaching Ultimate, and becoming a Masterworks advisor. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree (or higher). Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Although the commute from West Vancouver by ferry is only 20 minutes, this role is ideally suited to someone who lives on, or would be willing to relocate to, Bowen Island. Experience with IB MYP would be considered an asset but is not essential.

Intrigued?

How to Apply

Applicants should apply now to work@islandpacific.org with a resume of no more than two pages and a cover letter that summarizes their experience and explains why they think they would be a good fit at the school. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree (or higher) and a valid BC Teacher Certificate. Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. If you are currently employed at another ISABC school, we reserve the right to contact them to provide a reference in accordance with our ISABC Guiding Principles. We expect to conduct interviews in April and May, with hiring completed in mid to late May. Need to be available to start late August 2023.

Special Note:
As a learning community Island Pacific School is actively committed to ensuring all individuals are valued, safe, have a sense of belonging, are treated equitably and have the opportunity to achieve their goals. We support a culture of belonging, where people are heard and are confident to contribute ideas, feedback, and perspectives to drive change. We work hard to foster and embrace a culture of belonging, understanding individual needs and appreciating differences, then distributing resources and supports based on those needs. We celebrate diversity as represented in the unique dimensions, qualities, experiences, and characteristics we individually possess. We strive towards inclusivity by creating a safe culture and environment by embracing, accepting, and respecting diversity, all the while striving for equity.

IPS hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Hours: Full Time from late August 2023 – June 2024 (excluding school holidays)
Salary: Dependent upon experience and qualifications
Start Date: August 28, 2023
Reports To: Jennifer Henrichsen, Assistant Head of School

Teachers on call

Island Pacific School (IPS) focuses exclusively on meeting the educational needs of adolescents in Grades 6-9. Our IB Middle Years Programme, outdoor challenges and community service experiences set students up for the rest of their lives. Housed in a purpose-built, student-friendly facility, IPS is located in the safe community of Bowen Island and offers an enriched curriculum that includes philosophy, reasoning and ethics classes, monthly community service activities and multi-day outdoor expeditions.

With small classes of 15-18 and a total school population of 60-72, you’ll enjoy getting to know both your students and discovering how best to motivate and inspire them. Working with a close-knit team of IB teachers in a highly collaborative environment, you’ll have ample opportunity to expand your teaching practice beyond the school’s walls by taking advantage of nearby forest trails, professional community members and local organizations.

You hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and are prepared to contribute to the total culture of the school by participating in outdoor expeditions, serving as a homeroom teacher, coaching Ultimate, and becoming a Masterworks advisor. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree (or higher). Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. We’d love to hear from you!

Pay Rate:

Although the commute from West Vancouver by ferry is only 20 minutes, this role is ideally suited to someone who lives on, or would be willing to relocate to Bowen Island. Experience IB MYP training would be considered an asset but is not essential.
Intrigued?

How to Apply
Applicants should apply now to work@go.islandpacific.org with a resume of no more than two pages and a cover letter that summarizes their experience and explains why they think they would be a good fit at the school. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree (or higher) and a valid BC Teacher Certificate. Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Contact: Scott Herrington, Head of School.