Teacher Intern

Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging.  We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.

We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community and to fostering a barrier-free workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, Black people, people of colour, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders, gender identities, and sexual orientations, including members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Collingwood recognizes that diversity enriches our learning environment and strengthens our ability to support and inspire students. We welcome candidates who will contribute to the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds within our school community.  Accommodation is available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact us, and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable legislation.

We are looking for a Teacher Intern to join our Morven campus (Grades 8 -12). The ideal candidate will be a passionate and committed educator and have expertise in secondary education.

Applicants will be required to contribute to the many facets of school life, which will include coaching and extra-curricular responsibilities. This is a Temporary Contract position for the 2026-2027 school year that will start on August 28, 2026.

Responsibilities

•  Daily TOC coverage of classes
•  Working with, and being mentored by, talented educators in either the Middle or Senior School
• Connecting and collaborating with their assigned department
• Supporting or leading co-curricular activities throughout the year in one of our 4 strands: Arts, Athletics, Academics and Service

Required qualifications

• Certified (or in the process of becoming certified) by the British Columbia Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education or the equivalent
• Basic First Aid
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Preferred qualifications and experiences:

• Passion for supporting co-curricular programming at a secondary school level
• Strong problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in providing pastoral care for young adults
• A passion for, or willingness to learn, robotics or other design and technology skills

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented)
  
  
  

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, Personal Days, access to an Employee and Family Assistance Plan, and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!

The annual base salary for this position is $77,971.  Please contact our Human Resources department at careers@collingwood.org for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range.

Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you!  Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by August 14, 2026.

If you are currently employed at an ISABC school, please note that we follow the ISABC Guiding Principles as part of our hiring process.

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please visit our website for more information about our school.