Why Teach at Forbest Academy?
At Forbest Academy, we inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and nurture a lifelong love of learning. With offices in both Vancouver and Richmond, we are committed to creating engaging and accessible learning experiences that help each student grow academically and personally.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Only candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics will be considered.
- Have a strong background in Mathematics.
- Are familiar with the BC curriculum, AP, IB, SAT, SSAT, or competitive Math contests.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.
- Experience in developing AP/IB preparatory materials is advantageous.
- Possession of a valid BC teaching certification or its equivalent is an asset.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to tailor instructional strategies to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Ability to commute between Richmond and Vancouver locations as needed.
Position Details:
- Opportunities available for both full-time and part-time roles.
- Full-time: Minimum of 30 teaching hours per week.
- Part-time: Total teaching hours vary based on your availability.
- Hourly Rate: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Work Schedule:
- Teaching on an on-call basis.
- 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
Benefits:
- Group insurance coverage available for full-time employees.
- Regular team-building events designed to promote collaboration and a positive work environment.
Application Notes:
- Only applications with complete responses to all screening questions will be considered.
- Applicants must meet all required qualifications to be eligible.
- 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:
Application question(s):
- Do you possess a teaching certificate or qualification in British Columbia, or any other certification, credential, or experience that demonstrates your ability to teach the subject you are applying for? Please specify.
- Please describe your general availability on weekdays and weekends. This will help us schedule a phone screening, an interview, and any teaching assignments if you are hired.
- We have offices in Richmond and Vancouver. Which location do you prefer, and would you be comfortable working from either if needed?
- Please indicate your preferred type of employment (e.g., full-time or part-time).
- What is your preferred hourly rate for this role? Experience with SAT or AP tutoring may qualify for a higher rate.
- 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.
- If you are shortlisted, we will contact you for a phone screening. Please suggest three possible times across today and the next two business days (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) when you are definitely available. Our typical availability is 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
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: December 12 at 2:30 PM).
We will call you from one of our office numbers: (604) 370-0579, (604) 370-2569, or (604) 326-2888.
- What prompted you to look for a new 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 list the subjects, grade levels, and standardized tests you can teach confidently without preparation. Only include areas where you meet at least one of the following:
- You have taught the subject/test to real students, OR
- You have personally completed the curriculum/exam (e.g., BC K–12, AP, IB, SAT, etc.)
If listing standardized tests, you MUST indicate:
- Teaching experience, OR
- Your score/grade (if you took the exam)
Do NOT include subjects you have not taught or personally completed, as subjects listed here may be assessed in a teaching demo or interview.
Examples:
- Kindergarten to Grade 12 Mathematics – BC Curriculum (Taken: Completed coursework)
- AP Calculus AB (Score: 5)
- AP Calculus BC (Score: 5)
- IB Mathematics SL (Completed: HL optional)
- IB Mathematics HL (Completed)
- Math Olympiad / AMC / Euclid Contest (Coaching Experience)
- 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 strong in but have not formally taught.
Experience:
- Canadian teaching: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
