Employment Opportunities

Vernon Christian School
Employment Opportunities – 2023/2024

Vernon Christian School is an interdenominational Christian School located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.
We are a growing, thriving, Christ-centered learning community with 460 students in a two-campus, preschool – Gr.12 program.
We are seeking visionary individuals who are able to provide educational leadership
within a vibrant Christian school community.

Math and/or Science Teacher

Gr.8-12 focus (full time, beginning Aug, 2023)

Description

  • The specific grade/course assignments may vary depending on the experience of the successful applicant, and the best fit within our current staff model and growing student enrolment.

Qualifications

  • A committed follower of Jesus Christ with active church involvement
  • BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for BC certification)
  • A strong vision for Christian education
  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative staff and student learning community
  • Experience teaching a variety of grade 8-12 math/science courses would be an asset
  • Experience with “Teaching for Transformation” or project-based learning would be an asset

Applications

  • Submit applications or inquiries to Matt Driediger, Principal: mdriediger@vcs.ca
  • Include: Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement of Faith & Philosophy of Christian Education
  • Note: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Bible / Christian Studies Teacher

Gr.8-12 focus (full time, beginning Aug, 2023)

Description

This full-time teaching position is anticipated to include a combination of the following (final assignment depends on the particular experience and qualifications of the successful applicant): 

  • Bible/Christian Studies 8-12; Leadership 10-12; and/or other suited electives
  • Local and International Missions
  • Service Learning programs & related community partnerships
  • Chapel program leadership 

Qualifications

  • Committed follower of Jesus Christ with active church involvement
  • BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for BC certification)
  • Strong vision for Christian education
  • Related teaching or ministry experience would be an asset
  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative staff and student learning community
  • Experience with “Teaching for Transformation” or project-based learning would be an asset

Applications

  • Submit applications or inquiries to Matt Driediger, Principal: mdriediger@vcs.ca
  • Include: Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement of Faith, and Philosophy of Christian Education
  • Note: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

 

Secondary French Teacher

Posted May 23, 2023 
(Part-time, FTE 0.60, beginning Aug, 2023)

Gr.9-12 focus – The specific grade/course assignment may vary depending on the experience of the successful applicant, and the best fit within our current staff model & growing student body.

Qualifications

  • A committed follower of Jesus Christ with active church involvement
  • BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for BC certification)
  • A strong vision for Christian education
  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative staff and student learning community
  • Experience with “Teaching for Transformation” or project-based learning would be an asset

Applications

  • Submit applications or inquiries to Matt Driediger, Principal: mdriediger@vcs.ca
  • Include: Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement of Faith, and Philosophy of Christian Education
  • Note: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Secondary French Teacher

Posted May 23, 2023
 (Part-time, FTE 0.30, beginning Aug 2023)

Gr. 8 – The specific grade/course assignment may vary depending on the experience of the successful applicant, and the best fit within our current staff model & growing student body.

Qualifications

  • A committed follower of Jesus Christ with active church involvement
  • BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for BC certification)
  • A strong vision for Christian education
  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative staff and student learning community
  • Experience with “Teaching for Transformation” or project-based learning would be an asset

Applications

  • Submit applications or inquiries to Matt Driediger, Principal: mdriediger@vcs.ca
  • Include: Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement of Faith, and Philosophy of Christian Education
  • Note: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Applied Design, Skills & Technology Teacher

Posted May 23, 2023
Gr.8-12 focus
(Part-time, FTE 0.40, beginning Aug 2023)

Description

VCS is looking for a visionary individual to help us continue imagining and developing a comprehensive and innovative secondary ADST program:

  • We have two well-established technology education shops, fully equipped for woodwork, metal-work, automotive, power-technology, and trades exploration.
  • We are willing to explore applicants with general ADST teaching experience or skill sets, including areas such as Project-based learning, Maker-space, marketing, entrepreneurship & career education.
  • Applicants with trades/career-based certifications or experience are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

  • A committed follower of Jesus Christ with active church involvement
  • BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for BC certification)
  • A strong vision for Christian education
  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative staff and student learning community
  • Experience with “Teaching for Transformation” or project-based learning would be an asset

Applications

  • Submit applications or inquiries to Matt Driediger, Principal: mdriediger@vcs.ca
  • Include: Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement of Faith, and Philosophy of Christian Education
  • Note: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Teacher-on-call

Elementary and/or Secondary focus

Qualifications:
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ with active church involvement
• BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for BC certification)
• Willingness to work in a highly collaborative staff and student learning community.

Please submit the following to Matt Driediger, Principal: mdriediger@vcs.ca

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement of Faith
  • Philosophy of Christian Education

Applications will be accepted for all positions until a suitable candidate is hired.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.