Posted 8 days ago
Intermediate Teacher
@ Pythagoras Academy
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Pythagoras Academy is hiring an intermediate Teacher for Grade 4/5 from January 9, 2025 to June 20, 2025, covering a teacher on personal leave. The role plans and assesses student learning under the BC Curriculum, including STEM and design thinking, and works with colleagues on integrated units. Pay is stated as 5% above Richmond School Board salaries.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and create learning aligned with the BC Curriculum, including STEM and design thinking
- Assess student learning using formative and summative methods and formal reporting
- Personalise learning opportunities for students
- Work collaboratively with colleagues on integrated lessons and units
- Be available to students and families outside class time
Requirements summary:
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate or in application for one
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education
- Strong work ethic and commitment to school values
- Effective communication with staff, parents and students
- Professionalism in all school interactions
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Teaching Certificate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Education |
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Pythagoras Academy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Pythagoras Academy is currently seeking an intermediate Teacher (Grade 4/5) starting January 9th, 2025. This position will end June 20th, 2025 as it is coverage for a teacher on personal leave.
Job description
Pythagoras Academy is an exceptional co-educational independent school for students Kindergarten to Grade 5. Our school prides itself on a unique educational philosophy which champions the role of the Fine Arts. We believe in encouraging creativity in our students and consider it to be one of the most valuable and transferable core skills.
Contract: Full–Time
Start Date: January 9th, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and create student learning that incorporate BC Curriculum’s objectives, including STEM and design thinking;
- Assess student learning using formative and summative methods, incorporating feedback, student reflection and formal reporting, to grow and develop skills;
- Be the touchstone for parents, students and teachers;
- Personalise learning opportunities for students;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the development of integrated lessons and units;
- Understand the principles of Attachment Theory and how they relate to teaching;
- Maintain appropriate standards of behaviour, mutual respect, and safety within the classroom;
- Incorporate appropriate technology use;
- Develop a positive, safe culture through actions and words;
- Integrate social responsibility and kindness into daily teaching and routines;
- Be available to students and families outside of class time.
Position and Qualifications
Possess or be in application of a valid BC Teaching Certificate
Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in education;
Models a strong work ethic as well as high standards of commitment;
Fosters school mission, values and sense of community through student-centered decisions;
Effectively communicates with staff, parents and students;
Maintains professionalism through all school interactions and activities.
As an educator, you embody these qualities:
Passion: you deeply enjoy the craft of educating, your focus is on inspiring your students;
Technical knowledge: you are knowledgeable about how to help students to gain skills and a deeper understanding of concepts;
Curiosity: you are a naturally curious person and you help to foster curiosity in your students;
Innovation: your planning involves novel and engaging methods of instruction;
Social-Emotional Intelligence: you are skilled at teaching in a way that helps students to feel safe to be themselves and to develop confidence.
Compensation: Pythagoras Academy teaching salaries are 5% above Richmond School Board salaries.
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