Grade 4 Teacher

Grade 4 Teacher Junior School Full Time - Temporary Contract Starting August 2026  About York House SchoolIt all began on the corner of Granville and 28th where seven fearless women welcomed 17 students to the very first York House School in 1932. Nearly a century later, thousands of students have found their unique path and purpose at YHS. Our School has since grown into one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Nearly a century later, thousands of students have found their unique path and purpose with us. Today, we serve approximately 700 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. At York House School, our Vision is clear: seeing the world as it is, and imagining what it could be, we aspire to create a transformational experience for students who are empowered to reshape the future. Our MissionWe are dedicated to creating an environment that elevates the mind, celebrates uniqueness, inspires creativity, and encourages discourse.Why Join Us?At York House School, we’re fostering a learning environment where creative exploration, courageous conversation and deep intellectual engagement are equally celebrated. This bold approach requires a highly skilled, diverse and energetic team of committed faculty and staff. Please check out our Spark Strategic Plan to learn more. If you are passionate about education, excited by the opportunity to inspire future leaders, and eager to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community, we would love to hear from you.  About this RoleYork House School is inviting applications from compassionate, innovative, and qualified Intermediate Grade Teachers committed to providing an exceptional 21st-century learning environment for our girls. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in instructional and assessment practices, a passion for teaching, and a strong understanding of how girls learn best. This individual will teach Grade 4 and have opportunities to be involved in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that enhance students’ experiences at school.  QualificationsBachelor of EducationBritish Columbia Teaching Certification or equivalentFamiliarity with the new BC Curriculum is an assetElementary / Intermediate school qualificationExperience in teaching language arts, math, science, and social studies is essential Experience in differentiating instruction and adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of studentsMinimum of three years of Elementary / Intermediate teaching experienceCoaching and/or extra-curricular experience is an asset  Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceStrong knowledge of BC CurriculumKnowledge of the current research on girls and learningDemonstrated experience as an enthusiastic, innovative, and caring educatorA commitment to diversity and inclusion in all its many dimensionsCollaborative and flexible, supportive, and effective team-playerAbility to develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholdersExemplary communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and time-management skillsDemonstrated commitment to educating the whole studentDemonstrated ability to integrate technology purposefully to transform learningDemonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learnersExperience using an inquiry-based and project-based learning approachCommitted to continuous professional growth and improvementExperience working with the online platforms Seesaw and Google Classroom Faculty at York House are provided with the following:A diverse and inclusive work environmentSmall class sizes and time for planning and working collaborativelyAccess to exceptional resourcesA robust peer Mentorship ProgramCompetitive compensation and benefits package