Information Technology Teacher

Fraser Academy is seeking a Middle/Senior school trained teacher. This is a full time continuing position beginning on January 8th, 2017, in Information Technology position, including courses in Digital Photography, Digital Media, and Information Technology.

Located in Kitsilano, Fraser Academy is a fully accredited and highly effective academic day school, specifically for students Grades 2 to 12, who have dyslexia or other related language-based, learning and processing difficulties. With a maximum of ten students per class, the school follows the B.C. Ministry of Education Curriculum. An impressive 90% of Fraser Academy grads go onto post-secondary education. For more information about the school, please go to our website: www.fraseracademy.ca.

Fraser Academy is an accredited member of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), the Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC), the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and the Federation of Independent Schools Association (FISA).

The Middle & Senior Information Technology Teacher will:

• Instruct students in accordance to the British Columbia Ministry of Education Applied Design, Skills, and Technology curriculum (Computations & Communication Devices, Digital Literacy, Media Arts, Digital Communications, Digital Media Development) and Visual Arts curriculum (Photography).
• Participate in co-curricular activities (e.g. clubs, athletics, outdoor education, leadership development and supervision)

The ideal candidate requires the following:

• Bachelors of Education, Information Technology or Digital Arts Degree, Certification from the British Columbia Teach Regulation Branch or certification application in progress
• Have strong working knowledge of how to use the Adobe Creative Suite
• Able to encourage and motivate students with a range of abilities and learning styles
• Strong understanding of thinking skills development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Interested candidates may apply via email by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three references to Bryson Norrish, Director of Technology at bnorrish@fraseracademy.ca.