Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.
Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.
At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.
We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community and to fostering a barrier-free workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, Black people, people of colour, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders, gender identities, and sexual orientations, including members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Collingwood recognizes that diversity enriches our learning environment and strengthens our ability to support and inspire students. We welcome candidates who will contribute to the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds within our school community. Accommodation is available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact us, and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable legislation.
We are seeking an exceptional Primary Visual Arts Teacher to join our Wentworth Campus (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7). This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative Arts team where creativity is celebrated and students are empowered to take risks and develop their artistic voice. If you are passionate about fostering a lifelong appreciation of the arts we'd love to hear from you! This is a Temporary Contract 0.6 FTE position from August 28, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Co-design and deliver a curriculum that meets the needs of the individual students and the Ministry requirements
- Establish a respectful and safe learning environment
- Collaborate with other members of faculty to create innovative lessons and units that include experiential learning
- Attend regular Professional Development to strengthen and inform teaching practice both locally and internationally
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Collingwood School, the students, their families, and staff
Required qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Visual Arts
- A passion for visual arts and experience teaching Art at an elementary level (Junior Kindergarten through Grade 7)
- Enthusiastic, energetic and creative person who understands needs of elementary students and is willing to work as a member of a creative and enthusiastic arts team
- Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and relationship skills
- Creative flexibility and ability to work in a student-centered environment
- Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community
- Certified (or in the process of becoming certified) by the British Columbia Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch
- Basic First Aid
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Our “Must Haves”
- Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
- Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
- Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
- Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
- Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
- Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
- Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
- Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented)
We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, including health and dental coverage, Personal Days, access to an Employee and Family Assistance Plan, and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!
The current 2026-27 faculty grid annual salary range for this position is $78,342 to $116,666 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Masters will be paid at a higher range. Please contact our Human Resources department at
[email protected] for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range.
Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by August 12, 2026.
If you are currently employed at an ISABC school, please note that we follow the ISABC Guiding Principles as part of our hiring process.
We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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