Middle and Senior School Design 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 660 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 actively constructing a cutting-edge expansion campus spanning over 75,000 square feet, seamlessly integrated with its existing facilities. This substantial undertaking not only mirrors the school's continuous growth, but also demonstrates a sustained commitment to offering an optimal learning environment for all members of the school community.

Southpointe is seeking an energetic, outgoing and collaborative teacher who shares a commitment to inquiry- and concept-based teaching and learning. Reporting to the Middle and Senior School Principal, the Middle and Senior School Design Teacher will commence August 21, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Ability to facilitate hands-on learning experiences that align with the MYP's inquiry-based approach and Design Cycle;
• Promote an experiential approach that engages students in working with diverse design concepts and tools;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a transdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning;
• Foster caring, committed and supportive relationships with students and families;
• Create a classroom environment that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and care;
• Use engaging technology to enhance instruction and learning;
• Participate in professional development training related to the International Baccalaureate, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes (MYP & DP) and other educational initiatives;
• Design, prepare and deliver learning experiences that facilitate authentic engagement;
• Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet diverse student needs;
• Design and implement a range of authentic learning assessments that provide timely feedback to students and clear direction to parents;
• Maintain accurate, ongoing and complete records of student progress for the purposes of teaching, learning and reporting;
• Prepare reports, conduct parent-teacher conferences and communicate with parents on an ongoing basis in order to foster an open and supportive relationship;
• Model a strong work ethic, high standard of commitment, and maintain excellent professionalism in all interactions with colleagues, students and parents;
• Participate in community building events, both in and out of school hours;
• Offer expertise, experience and enthusiasm when leading or organizing co-curricular activities;
• May include additional teaching responsibilities, as needed.

All Southpointe educators provide co-curricular activities for students by either devising their own programmes or participating in the school’s Athletics offerings throughout the three different sporting seasons. Co-curricular activities, community building events and other professional responsibilities may take place outside of regular school hours.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
• BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate;

Preferences

• IB MYP and/or DP training or teaching experience;
• At least 1-2 years teaching experience;
• A bachelor's degree in Design, Technology, Education, or a related field.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.

Salary

• Southpointe's teacher salary grid is currently 5.5% above the Delta public school salary grid at all levels of the grid and will further increase to 6% above the Delta public school grid for the 2025-2026 school year;
• The current annual salary range for a full-time teaching position at Southpointe Academy during the 2025-2026 school year is from $68,442 to $116,091 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental plan, and other extended benefits;
• 9% RRSP employer contributions on top of employee contributions;
• Salaries are 6% above the public grid at all levels;
• Staff wellness program;
• Subsidised school lunch programme;
• Professional development resources and support;
• Curriculum leadership opportunities;
• Commuter benefits.

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 or Independent School Teaching Certificate.

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.