Adst Teacher & Steam Coordinator

ADST Teacher and STEAM Coordinator

Senior School (Gr. 8-12)

Full-time, 1.0 FTE

Starting September 1, 2023

Working at York House School

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school. All staff contribute towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors. On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

About this Role

The Applied Design Skills and Technology (ADST) Teacher & STEAM Coordinator will work with students in the Senior School to develop inquiry,project-based learning, and design-thinking challenges and opportunities. This individual will create interdisciplinary learning experiences related to Science, Technology, Humanities, Fine Arts, and Math (STEAM) both in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate will work with students, teachers, and community-based partners, to open up the futures-oriented world of STEAM possibilities to students.

Teaching and Learning

• Excellent knowledge of the BC Curriculum and latest trends in educational research and pedagogy
• Experience using Understanding by Design as a framework to teach for deeper understanding
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and creativity in education
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learners
• Experience working with STEAM tools, e.g. SketchUP, Scratch, 3D Printers, Robotics etc.
• Experience with Robotics Competitions and VEX Robotics
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology purposefully to transform learning
• Responsible for teaching in the Senior School: ADST 8, 9 and Computer Programming 11-12
• Plan and facilitate workshops for teachers, parents and students as required
• Familiarity with maker education, design thinking, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in girls
• Experience and a passion for student-centered, project and inquiry-based learning, and maker-space pedagogies
• Provide direct support to teachers as they implement and integrate science, mathematics, the fine arts and technology in the curriculum

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Co-curricular participation is required
• Fulfill the role of Teacher Advisor each day
• Other duties as assigned
• Other supervision duties

Competencies and Abilities

• Ability to initiate new ideas with energy and have fun while doing it
• Innovative, and creative thinker
• Knowledge of the current research on girls and learning
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and flexible, supportive and effective team-player
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to educating the whole student
• Committed to continuous professional growth and improvement

Qualifications

• Experience with robotics is an asset;
• Bachelor of Education with specialization in arts, sciences or technology
• Minimum of five years teaching experience (secondary experience is preferred)
• British Columbia Teachers' certification or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years experience in coordinating or leading a team is an asset
• Computing Science and/or programming experience is an asset

Faculty at York House are provided the following:

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• A robust peer Mentorship Program
• Access to exceptional resources
• Small class sizes and time for planning and working collaboratively
• A diverse and inclusive work environment

Review our Career Page for more information about benefits and programs for staff.

Please apply online here: https://yorkhouse.bamboohr.com/careers/210

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. All employees of YHS must be able to provide a passed vulnerable sector screening criminal record report. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About York House School

York House School, located in the heart of Vancouver, is one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Founded in 1932 by seven progressive and insightful women, York House provides an outstanding education for approximately 650 girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.For more information about York House School, please visit our website at yorkhouse.ca.