Why Teach at Forbest Academy?

At Forbest Academy, we inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and nurture a lifelong love of learning. With locations in both Vancouver and Richmond, we are committed to creating engaging and accessible learning experiences that help students grow academically and personally.

We are currently seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Science Teacher who is confident teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to join our teaching team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in all three sciences, experience teaching high school students, and the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly while adapting lessons to different learning needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, or a closely related field.
- Strong subject knowledge and demonstrated ability to teach all three subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Ability to teach all three sciences at the BC high school level (Grades 8–12), including relevant senior-level courses.
- Familiarity with the BC curriculum; experience teaching AP and IB science courses is highly desirable.
- Experience coaching students for science competitions, such as the Physics Olympiad, Chemistry Olympiad, or Biology Olympiad, is an asset.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.
- Experience developing instructional materials, practice exercises, and AP/IB examination preparation resources is advantageous.
- Possession of a valid BC teaching certificate or equivalent is an asset.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt instructional strategies to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Ability to commute between our Richmond and Vancouver locations as needed.

Position Details:

- Opportunities available for both full-time and part-time roles.
- Total teaching hours vary based on availability and student demand.
- Hourly Rate: $25.00–$40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work Schedule:

- Primarily scheduled Monday to Friday during after-school and evening hours.
- Weekend availability may be required.
- Schedule adjustments may occur during school holidays based on student demand.

Locations:

- Richmond Office: #207-5811 Cooney Road (South Tower), Richmond, BC
- Vancouver Office: #102-1727 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Note:





- Applicants must currently reside in the Greater Vancouver Area and be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Background checks and/or verification of educational credentials may be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Join Forbest Academy and contribute to our mission of shaping future leaders through quality education. To learn more about our institution, please visit the following links:

- https://www.forbest.com/en/
- https://lu.linkedin.com/company/forbest-academy?trk=similar-pages_result-card_full-click
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrb7sVGvu5Jbq1lav2X2_uQ

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events

Application question(s):
- We have offices in Richmond and Vancouver. Which location do you prefer, and would you be comfortable working from either if needed?
- Are you currently located in British Columbia, legally authorized to work in Canada, and able to start as soon as a position is offered?
- Please provide the best phone number and email address to reach you at to ensure timely communication.
- Please provide details of your education. Include the name of your high school and any post-secondary education, specifying the degree, field of study, and institution.
- What prompted you to look for a current opportunity, and what were you hoping to find that wasn’t available in your last role?
- What is your level of fluency in English? Please indicate whether you are a Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Native speaker. If you speak additional languages, you may also list them with your level of fluency.
- Please describe your general availability on weekdays and weekends. Most students generally prefer in-person instruction, with classes typically scheduled between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM on weekdays, and throughout the day on weekends. This information will help us coordinate a phone screening, an interview, and any teaching assignments if you are hired.




- If you are shortlisted, we will contact you for a phone screening. Please suggest three possible times across today or the next two business days (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) when you would be available. Our typical availability is 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM. We will call you at one of your suggested times from one of our office numbers: (604) 370-0579, (604) 370-2569, or (604) 326-2888. Please ensure the times you provide are times when you will be fully free, as we will call you directly at one of your suggested times. We will send you a notification email beforehand, but please be prepared to take the call at the time listed (for example: January 12 at 2:30 PM).
- Please indicate your preferred type of employment (e.g., full-time or part time) and your preferred hourly rate for this role; experience with SAT or AP tutoring may qualify you for a higher rate.
- Please list any additional subjects, grade levels, or standardized tests you could teach with preparation but have limited or no teaching experience in.

These should be areas you are academically solid in but have not formally taught.
- Please indicate how many years of teaching or tutoring experience you have in Canada. Specify which science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) you have taught, along with the grade levels and any relevant teaching certificates or qualifications.
- Please list the science subjects and courses you can confidently teach without extensive preparation, including the grade levels and any relevant AP or IB courses.

For Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, indicate whether you have previously taught the course or personally completed the curriculum or examination.

Examples

- Biology 11–12 (Teaching Experience)
- Chemistry 11–12 (Teaching Experience)
- Physics 11–12 (Teaching Experience)
- AP Biology (Score: 5)
- AP Chemistry (Teaching Experience)
- IB Physics HL (Completed)

Only include courses you are confident teaching, as these may be assessed during a teaching demonstration or interview.
- If you have experience preparing students for AP/IB science examinations or science competitions (e.g., PhysicsBowl, Chemistry Olympiad, or Biology Olympiad), please describe the subjects taught and any student results or achievements.

Experience:
- Canadian teaching: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) (Vancouver)
🏢 Forbest Academy
📍 Vancouver