Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher

West Point Grey Academy is seeking a Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher to join our school community beginning August 28, 2026. This is a permanent, full-time position, eligible for benefits.

Great schools have great faculty, and WPGA has exceptional teachers and staff who are dedicated to shaping lives of inquiry, action, and joy.

West Point Grey Academy teachers and staff focus on the individual child, the whole person, and a balanced life. They give each student transformative learning experiences rooted in inquiry, shaped by action, and celebrated with joy.

Impact of the Role: 

The Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher is a valued member of our Junior School community, supporting students during a significant year of academic growth, increasing independence, and social-emotional development.

With the support of school leadership and collaborative teaching teams, the homeroom teacher provides future-focused, engaging program delivery and fosters a warm, supportive, and well-structured learning environment. As the primary point of contact for students and families, the Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher acts as a mentor, role model, and coach, helping each student develop confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging. 

This role contributes meaningfully to:

• Student wellbeing and academic success


• Strong partnerships with families


• A cohesive, caring Junior School culture

All WPGA Faculty:

• Embrace a growth mindset, are deeply child‑centred, and support a wholistic education model that attends to academic learning, wellbeing, and character development.


• Provide future‑focused programs and personalized learning experiences that recognize each student’s strengths, needs, and potential.


• Design and sustain inspirational learning environments that foster curiosity, collaboration, inclusion, and joyful engagement.


• Build strong relationships within the school community and strengthen our connection to local and global communities through positive culture, partnership, and service to others.


• Inspire joy in learning and model enthusiasm, care, and optimism each day.
  

In your first year at WPGA, you'll be directly involved in:

Teaching & Learning

• Designing and delivering engaging, developmentally responsive instruction aligned with the BC Curriculum for Grade 7
  


• Creating inquiry-based learning experiences supported by purposeful assessment and meaningful feedback


• Differentiating instruction to support a range of learning needs, strengths, and interests


• Supporting students in developing organization, independence, and positive learning habits

Homeroom Leadership & Student Wellbeing

• Serving as the primary homeroom teacher and advocate for a group of Grade 7 students.


• Fostering a classroom culture that is inclusive, respectful, and relationship‑centred.


• Supporting students’ social‑emotional learning, wellbeing, and positive peer relationships.


• Collaborating with specialist teachers, learning support, counselling, and administration as needed.
  

Co-Curricular Involvement

• Contributing to the co‑curricular life of the school, which may include athletics, clubs, outdoor education, or other student activities, based on skills and school needs.


• Supporting and, where appropriate, coaching or assisting with athletic programs in at least one term.


• Recognizing that participation in co‑curricular programming may require work beyond the typical school day, including early mornings, late afternoons, or occasional evenings during peak periods of the school year.


• Participating in school events, parent evenings, and community activities as part of faculty life.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Intermediate Department and broader Junior School to plan, reflect, and align practice.


• Communicating proactively, clearly, and compassionately with parents and caregivers.


• Participating in faculty and departmental meetings.


• Engaging in reflective practice and contributing positively to the professional community throughout the term.

About You

I understand that...

• Grade 7 is a formative year that requires a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and emotional support.


• Positive, respectful relationships, consistent routines, and clear expectations are essential to student wellbeing.


• Independent school teaching includes meaningful contributions beyond the classroom, particularly during busy periods of the academic year.


• Joining a new school community requires flexibility, professionalism, and collaboration.

I bring experience in…

• Teaching intermediate-aged learners, ideally within a Junior or Middle School setting.


• Planning and delivering curriculum aligned with the BC Curriculum for Grade 7.


• Using inquiry-based, student-centred teaching practices. 

I am able to...

• Teach the BC Curriculum for Grade 7 with confidence, care, and adaptability.


• Build strong, positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues grounded in trust and consistency


• Create a learning environment that is structured, engaging, and emotionally safe.


• Communicate clearly and constructively with students, families, and colleagues in both verbal and written contexts.


• Balance classroom responsibilities with co‑curricular and community commitments.


• Contribute positively to a collaborative team through reflection, and shared practice.

I am becoming more...

• Thoughtful and reflective in my teaching practice.


• Intentional in supporting student wellbeing alongside academic learning.


• Confident in guiding students toward increased independence and self-advocacy.


• Collaborative, adaptable, and responsive within professional learning communities.


• Mindful of self-care so that my presence strengthens the wellbeing of the wider community.

In my work, I want to…

• Make a lasting, positive difference in students' lives.


• Be part of a collegial and professional community.


• Contribute meaningfully to a school culture rooted in inquiry, action, and joy


• Feel connected, purposeful, and energized in a values‑centred learning community

About Us

Founded in 1996, West Point Grey Academy is an independent co-educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Set on 18 acres with sweeping views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, we offer future-focused programs to approximately 940 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Our Process

At West Point Grey Academy, we use a structured, competency-based hiring process to create consistency, reduce bias, and focus on what matters most—teaching practice, reflection, and contribution to our school community. The process is designed to give candidates choice while ensuring fairness, and to identify educators who will be successful and supported at WPGA. We are committed to respecting candidates' time, experience, and perspectives throughout each stage of the process.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to candidates who submit their materials by April 27, 2026.

If you require accommodations to fully participate in our process, please contact [email protected].

1. Screening

At West Point Grey Academy, we value both teaching excellence and the unique strengths each educator brings. To support a fair and human process, you'll answer three open-ended prompts from three clusters (Teaching & Learning, Learning Environment, and Community & Professionalism). This will allow you to highlight areas of authentic strength while ensuring breadth across core competencies. Your responses will be reviewed without identifiers to mitigate bias in this first assessment stage. 

Use of AI is permitted, but please add a one-line note at the end of each response confirming use of AI and stating how you ensured authenticity. Briefly note why you selected these three questions. You can answer the questions on the form provided, or submit your responses on a single document and upload your file.

2. Initial Conversation (30 minutes)

Successful candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted to arrange an informal conversation. This is your opportunity to interview us—you will be able to ask your questions about the school and the role. 

3. Authentic Belonging Interview (2 hours)

If successful, you will progress to final interviews, where we will discuss how your teaching practice aligns with WPGA's expectations, and how you could contribute to our school.