Career Opportunities

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking talented high school teachers to work in a variety of environments including online, livestream, and onsite for our Island and Lower Mainland locations. As such, we invite you to apply to join our dynamic team of educators who strive for excellence in all that we do as we support learners who school mostly from home. Teachers will guide learners through the Ministry of Education expectations, providing formative assessment throughout. Applicants should be willing to spend several days per school year to one day per week face to face with learners, depending on the needs we have in our blended learning programs. The available positions are part-time with the potential for more with RCOA experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A teacher who is certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools. Applicants must be trained and proficient in at least two or three subject areas.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience and education related to working with students in online learning, competency-based assessment, and project-based learning is helpful but not necessary.

• Enjoys the opportunity to teach students who are in an ​online​learning or ​homeschooling program.
• Loves mentoring teens and ​is passionate about fostering a creative group learning environment.
• Has a heart for being ​a role model for Christ.
• Understands the dynamics of ​online​ learning.
• Is able to function as a member of an educational team and collaborate with teachers, parents, EAs, SEAs.
• Is comfortable with online learning management systems.
• Has strong communication skills.
• Is willing and able to establish personal organizational systems for tracking information.

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SUMMARY:
Under direction of Special Needs Director (SND) the Special Needs Coordinator will provide quality educational services to special education students and their parents in a home learning setting, through a commitment to working alongside the parents and education team in planning and implementing student IEP programs.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
An experienced special education teacher, certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools. A teacher who enjoys the opportunity to support families who have chosen to educate their children with special needs in a home learning environment. Should possess experience in special education or related field. Training or experience in and ability to modify/adapt general education curriculum, create IEP’s and compile special needs funding justification documents.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience and education related to working with individuals who have special learning needs. This could include, but is not limited to ASD, FASD, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Health Impairments, Hearing Loss, Visual Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Behaviour or Mental Health concerns, etc. Experience and/or a desire to work with coded special education students (K-12) and their families in a home learning setting; ability to modify/adapt curriculum; ability to collaborate with family and team members to write SMART IEP’s and student learning plans.

CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools.
• Ability to recognize learning challenges, prescribe remediation and evaluate student progress.
• Understanding of the dynamics and challenges faced by families with children who have special needs.
• Ability to function as a member of an educational team and collaborate with parents, SEA’s, general education staff, therapy providers, support personnel and community agencies.
• Strong behaviour management and positive discipline skills.
• Ability to be flexible and receptive to change.
• Some experience or training in interpreting the standardized scores and relevant details found in Ed Psych and other assessment reports.

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SUMMARY:
This position is ideal for creative and enthusiastic teachers who are interested in teaching a multi-grade class one day/week (.3 FTE) throughout the school year. PIE teachers plan, teach, and assess learners in Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and ADST through hands-on learning and project-based assignments, including supplemental activities that learners complete at home. Applicants should enjoy working in a team with other teachers and support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS
PIE Teachers must be certified by the B.C. Teachers Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools and must agree with RCOA’s Statement of Faith. Non-certified individuals may apply to work as an Assistant Teacher under the mentorship of a certified teacher.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience and education related to working with students in Online Learning and project-based learning is an asset but not required.

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SUMMARY:
Outdoor Explorations Instructors plan and teach this enrichment program through local place-based, inquiry-play, experiential learning. Students explore the biodiversity found in local areas, learn survival and safety skills, and develop environmental literacy through hands-on activities. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, instructors teach an on-site outdoor class 21 days in the year (3 terms; 7 classes per term; 5 hours per class).

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
Teachers who are certified by the B.C. Teachers Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools are preferred; however, applications from non-certified individuals who meet all other criteria will be considered. Applicants must also be Christian and must agree with RCOA’s Statement of Faith.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience related to working in outdoor education based programs is required. Experience with Online and Home Learning is an asset but not required.

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