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2026-69-Priority French Immersion Teacher

West Vancouver – School District #45

West Vancouver School District · West Vancouver, B.C.

Job description

POSTED: November 5th , 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 12th , 2026

COMPETITION : 2026-69

French Immersion Priority Teacher (Elementary)

Term Contract

District Wide – West Vancouver Schools

Effective Immediately, to June 30, 2027

The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $63,347 to $116,190, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the West Vancouver Teachers' Association Collective Agreement. Salary will be prorated based on FTE.

This is a French Immersion Priority Teacher assignment at the elementary level. The successful candidate must be available Monday to Friday , is expected to accept dispatch calls on every regular school day , and is expected to participate in professional development days, subject to illness or approved leave. The dispatches could be to any of our elementary sites but will be primarily at the two elementary French Immersion sites.

T his teacher will be placed in a n elementary French Immersio n opportunity that arise s during the course of the school year and that the teacher is qualified for (M aternity leave, medical leave, etc.).

The successful candidate will be eligible for full extended health and dental benefits, in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • valid British Columbia teaching certification from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
  • demonstrated fluency in spoken and written French appropriate for French Immersion instruction
  • experience teaching in a French Immersion setting at the elementary and/or secondary level
  • knowledge of and experience implementing the BC Curriculum
  • ability to deliver instruction, classroom routines, and student support in French
  • demonstrated ability to establish positive, inclusive learning environments
  • effective classroom management skills
  • strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
  • flexibility and adaptability to work across a variety of school settings and grade levels
  • experience integrating technology to support student learning

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a longheld reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools.

West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca .

We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
  • Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests

Usual requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
  • Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
  • A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.

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What you’ll do

Provide French Immersion instruction at the elementary level. Accept dispatch calls on every regular school day. Work across elementary school sites and grade levels. Participate in professional development days. Deliver instruction, classroom routines, and student support in French. Establish positive and inclusive learning environments. Implement the BC Curriculum. Integrate technology to support student learning

What you’ll need

Valid British Columbia teaching certification from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch; demonstrated fluency in spoken and written French appropriate for French Immersion instruction; experience teaching in a French Immersion setting; knowledge and experience implementing the BC Curriculum; effective classroom management, communication, collaboration, flexibility, and adaptability skills.

Benefits

  • Dental benefits
  • Full extended health benefits
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