Physical Education (PE) and Career-Life Education (CLE) Teacher

OUR SCHOOL

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art learning commons and library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

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Commencing September 8, 2025 or as soon as possible, we offer a competitive compensation package and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace. The teaching load for this position is 0.6 FTE up to 1.0 FTE with a salary range of $71,673 to $114,105 (pro-rated according to FTE) per year. Actual salary offered will be commensurate with placement on the teaching grid and FTE.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to both the Head of Academics & Leadership and the Academic Department Head, teachers are expected to

• Carry assigned load of classes while meeting all of Shawnigan’s prep, planning and reporting protocols as expected in the teaching profession;


• Collaborate with fellow department members and across departments to design and deliver content that challenges our students and prepares them for their post-secondary pathways;


• Be available to support students in their learning through tutorials or enrichment opportunities;


• Be involved in the full Shawnigan program and the delivery of “The Shawnigan Journey.”

REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a post-secondary degree in Physical Education, Education or related discipline that aligns with the Shawnigan academic program;


• Be in possession of a valid British Columbia Teaching Certificate (Independent or Certificate of Qualification);


• Experience teaching grade 8-12 PE and CLE, preferred;


• Have demonstrated experience in the incorporation of First Peoples’ Principles of Learning into your practice an asset;


• Experience with research-based and current pedagogy such as inquiry-based learning, universal design for learning and standards-based assessment, an asset


• Have experience working with teenagers from diverse backgrounds;


• Have experience working in a boarding environment an asset;


• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Proven record of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, dependability, and reliability.

Preference will be given to qualified teachers who are a) academically multi-disciplinary b) can offer expertise, experience and enthusiasm in co-curricular activities c) are committed to contributing to our boarding campus and community, and d) have boarding school experience.

NEXT STEPS

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We ask you to please provide references at the shortlist stage of the recruitment process.

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications close at 10:00 am PST, September 4, 2025.