Junior School (Primary) Visual Arts & STEM Teacher

Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co-educational, secular day school serving over 745 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.

Southpointe takes immense pride in its world-class educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K-5), Middle Years (Grades 6-10), and Diploma (Grades 11-12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence, rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is on track to complete its cutting-edge Expansion Campus, a 75,000-square-foot addition that seamlessly integrates with the school’s existing facilities. This significant achievement reflects the school’s ongoing growth and enduring commitment to providing an exceptional, future-focused learning environment for all members of the community.

The Junior School (Primary) Visual Arts & STEM Teacher designs and leads dynamic learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through technology, design thinking, and inquiry-based STEM education. This role supports students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 and collaborates closely with faculty, families, and community partners to advance the school’s vision for innovative and future-ready learning. Reporting to the Junior School Principal or designate, the Junior School Visual Arts & STEM Teacher will commence on August 27, 2026.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

*These may include, but are not limited to...

• Develop and implement engaging, inquiry-based Visual Arts and STEM learning experiences aligned with the PYP framework;


• Deliver dynamic Visual Arts instruction using a variety of media, techniques, and contemporary practices, including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art;


• Encourage creativity, artistic confidence, and self-expression while helping students thoughtfully refine their artistic and design skills;


• Integrate technology and digital tools such as coding platforms, robotics, maker-space materials, and digital design tools to enhance learning and innovation;


• Promote intercultural understanding through the exploration of diverse artists, cultures, traditions, and global perspectives;


• Foster collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and reflection through hands-on inquiry and design thinking projects;

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate Visual Arts, STEM, and ADST concepts into PYP Units of Inquiry and transdisciplinary learning experiences;


• Organize and lead an annual school-wide Innovation Week celebrating creativity, artistic expression, STEM exploration, and collaborative problem-solving;


• Display student artwork throughout the school and contribute to community initiatives, including the annual gala and school events;

• Design and implement authentic formative and summative assessments across Visual Arts, STEM, and ADST learning outcomes;


• Use digital portfolios, including Toddle, to document and communicate student learning through photos, videos, reflections, and exhibitions;


• Provide timely feedback, prepare report comments, conduct conferences, and maintain ongoing communication with families;

• Maintain safe, organized, and engaging learning environments across both a dedicated Visual Arts studio and a separate STEM studio, each designed to support creativity, innovation, and hands-on exploration;


• Manage the organization, inventory, maintenance, and replenishment of all Junior School art and STEM materials, equipment, and resources within both studios, ensuring spaces remain accessible, age-appropriate, and aligned with program needs;


• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues while contributing actively to school life and professional learning;


• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular and/or athletic programs for two out of three terms and perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent;


• BC Ministry of Education Certificate of Qualification


• Valid First-Aid certificate.

Salary 

• Southpointe's teacher salary grid is at 6% above the Delta public school salary grid at all levels of the grid;


• The annual salary for a full-time teaching position at Southpointe Academy during the 2026-2027 school year ranges from $72,588 to $123,162 based on placement on the approved teacher salary grid;


• Placement on the approved teacher salary grid is based on level of qualifications and duration of full-time teaching experience.

Applications

Please submit your application with the following supporting documents to our Careers portal: 

• Cover letter;


• Resume;


• Copy of BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification.

Please see our website for additional opportunities.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada or be in the process of obtaining the appropriate visa(s).

Southpointe Academy 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.