Title: High School Chemistry and Biology Teacher
Alexander Academy is an independent co-educational high school located in downtown Vancouver. We offer the British Columbia (BC) high school graduation program in a culturally rich and academically challenging environment for students in grade 10-12. Alexander Academy is committed to international mindedness and fostering a sense of global citizenship while creating a safe and rich learning environment for all students. We are looking for an experienced BC-certified Chemistry and Biology high school teacher for a full-time role starting September 2026 .

Position Overview:
This role will be responsible for teaching chemistry, biology, and other high school science classes depending on qualifications and experience in the BC curriculum. Reporting to the Head of School, the appointed person will be an experienced, innovative, and passionate educator who differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching the BC high school curriculum (Dogwood)

Ensuring the overall academic standards and assessments within the BC curriculum are maintained at a high standard and that students receive engaging and carefully thought-out educational experiences

Fostering and facilitating professional development

Ensuring that the courses taught are fully articulated in terms of skills and concepts

Providing students with timely and relevant feedback, aligned with high expectations and explicit goals, to deepen their learning

Formally report on student progress and growth, incorporating self-assessment and peer-assessment practices

Be available to students and families outside of class time

Use a variety of pedagogical approaches and lesson design

Model the school’s values: engagement, empathy,



respect, and integrity

Participate in extracurricular activities and organizing field trips in the community

Ideally, candidates will have the following experience and skills:

Recent experience of teaching in the BC high school system

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application

Certified or eligible for certification with the BC Ministry of Education - Teacher Regulation Branch (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/become-a-teacher)

Possess a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related curricular area (Chemistry and Biology), and a Bachelor of Education degree.

Training (TESL certificate or TESL diploma or similar coursework) and/or experience in teaching ELL students is an asset

Knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and ministry requirements for teaching Chemistry and Biology for grades 10-12

Experience teaching in a technology rich environment

Dynamic and energetic individual who wishes to work in a highly focused environment with students keen to succeed

Strong classroom management abilities

The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff members, students, parents, and outside community agencies and partners

Current on pedagogical trends through continued reading and relevant recent professional development

Experienced in bringing a diversity of voices and worldviews to classroom material and learning experiences, including Indigenous, local, and global perspectives

Maintain professionalism through all school interactions and activities

Starting Teacher Salary: $51,000 – $64,400 (based on experience)

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.alexanderacademy.ca/

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📌 High School Senior Chemistry and Biology Teacher (British Columbia)
🏢 Alexander Academy
📍 British Columbia