Upper School Teacher on Call

Starting date: ASAP

Are you a passionate, inspiring, and skilled educator looking for a flexible and rewarding teaching opportunity?

We are currently seeking a dedicated Teacher on Call (TOC) to join our Upper School team. In this vital role, you will step in for regular classroom teachers to ensure the seamless continuity of learning. Your mission will be to deliver meaningful instruction, help students master required skills, and maintain a vibrant, positive classroom environment in the teacher's absence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As a TOC in our Upper School, you will be expected to:

• Deliver Instruction: Carry out the program of study and guide the learning process toward curriculum goals using the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Foster a Positive Environment: Create a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning, appropriate to the students' maturity, and aligned with the school's philosophy, values, and disciplinary approach.
• Maintain Records: Take accurate attendance and maintain complete records of students' progress for teaching, learning, and reporting purposes.
• Communicate Effectively: Model respectful, timely, and professional communication with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Integrate Technology: Utilise relevant classroom technology to enhance instruction and engage students.
• Ensure Safety and Protocol: Familiarise yourself with school procedures, regulations, and emergency evacuation routes for assigned classrooms.
• Support School Operations: Perform supervisory duties usually required of the absent teacher (e.g., lunchroom duty) and other related tasks as directed by the Principal.

Our ideal candidate is an adaptable, organised professional who thrives in a collaborative educational environment. You should possess:

• Certification: Full requirements to be certified to teach in British Columbia, along with the appropriate background and qualifications for teaching.
• Work Eligibility: Canadian residency and legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• IB Knowledge: A strong understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. Experience with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is highly preferred.
• Tech Fluency: Proven experience teaching within a technology-rich environment.
• Exceptional Communication: Fluent communication skills in English (both oral and written), coupled with strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work seamlessly both independently and as part of a broader educational team.

Join our Community

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We warmly welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, Black communities, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers, and individuals from other equity-deserving groups.

How to Apply: Resumes and cover letters should be submitted through Mulgrave Careers by Sepember 5, 2026. Visit our website to learn more about Mulgrave and to view the full job description. There is no public transportation to the School. Applicants must provide their own transportation.  

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and encourage qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive.  

We can’t wait to meet you!