Position: Junior School Teacher (Intermediate grade level)
Position Reports to: Junior School Principal
Compensation: Salary Range $59,400 - $112,275 based on experience/BEd or Masters education
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Position Overview:
Aspengrove is seeking a Junior School teacher for an intermediate classroom (grade to be determined). The successful candidate must be eligible to teach with a BC Teacher Certificate or an Independent School Teacher Certificate. The successful candidate will be someone who wants to join a growing and active community, and brings with them care and enthusiasm inside and outside of the classroom. Aspengrove is committed to hiring a diverse faculty and encourages educators from all backgrounds to apply.
Aspengrove is an independent, co-educational, International Baccalaureate Continuum school. With approximately 300 students ranging from JK3 up to Grade 12 we strive to provide an exceptional educational experience and a comprehensive co-curricular program.
Aspengrove’s campus is situated on 40 acres in Nanaimo (Lantzville) BC. Our campus allows our students to explore their interests in the arts, athletics, academic and outdoor endeavors. Aspengrove teachers create meaningful relationships with their students that often last well beyond their Aspengrove journey. Aspengrove serves families from Ladysmith to Nanaimo to Qualicum and is the only ISABC school in the region.
Responsibilities will include:
Working collaboratively on a PYP team and closely with grade level specialist teachers
Consistent and professional communication with students, faculty and parents
Creating learning engagements based on the IB PYP centered on Inquiry Based Learning
Ability to differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students while creating a rigorous learning environment
Commitment to continuous professional learning
Contributing to clubs and activities and overall student life of the school
Qualifications will include:
Certified BC Teacher
Canadian citizen, permanent resident or current work visa
IB training and experience an asset
A commitment to inquiry-based, problem-based, and project-based learning
Strong knowledge of BC elementary curriculum
Ability to build strong rapport with students.
Team player who will work to foster an open and positive learning environment
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong classroom management abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Working collaboratively with parents
Committed to student learning and success and is able to understand the needs of a range of students engaging them as active learners both in and out of the classroom
Demonstrates a comprehensive range of relevant interests to enrich the learning experiences of all students in and outside of the classroom
Dynamic and energetic individual who wishes to work in a highly focused environment
Aspengrove School encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds. We value each community member’s identity, perspective, and well-being, and embrace our differences as a sign of strength. We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
Thank you very much for all inquiries, we will only contact short listed candidates. Please submit your resume and covering letter to [email protected] no later than June 16th, 2026.
