Technology Coordinator and Elementary Teacher

Claren Academy is seeking a Technology Coordinator and Elementary Teacher to join our growing, dynamic school in September 2023.

Claren Academy is an independent elementary school in downtown Vancouver. For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year we will serve 74 students K-8. Opened in September 2017, Claren Academy was founded with the goal of offering “Education for the Future” and sending our students into the world as creative, kind, self-reliant individuals, with the skills and motivation to thrive, help, and be happy in their changing future. In 2021, the school moved into a beautiful, modern space located in the heart of Yaletown which allows students to access a wealth of local resources, field trips, and community events.  Please see the Mission and Vision of our school located at the bottom of this posting.

As a small independent school that operates in a non-unionized environment, our staff works closely together as a team to support and encourage one another while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. We are a growing school with lots of opportunities for professional growth and are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff.

About this role:

• Approximately 60-65% Technology/ADST time (K-8)
• Approximately 35-40% small group instruction (6-10 students)  in the areas of elementary level math, reading and other content areas (TBD but likely small group socials or science)
• Some of the Technology time is with the classroom teacher present to promote teacher capacity with digital literacy
• Responsible for leading 1 extra curricular after school program per week of your choosing (3:20-4:45)
• Approximately 2.5 hours of preparation time per week
• As this is not a classroom position there are some extra times in the schedule that do not include instructional time
• Potentially liaison with our outside contracted IT department
• Provide professional development to staff members re: digital literacy and citizenship and general technology capacity building
• Work closely with classroom teachers to design and implement activities and projects that mindfully integrate technology into curricular content and promote creative use of technology

Required Qualifications:

• BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• CRRA Criminal Record Review
• Able to work legally in Canada
• Experience at the elementary or middle years level

Desired Qualifications/Attributes:

• Experience working in independent schools
• Familiarity with the BC curriculum
• Flexibility
• Comfortable working as part of a dynamic team
• A growth mindset
• Willingness to become familiar with the Understanding by Design framework of unit and curriculum design

What we offer:

• Competitive salary in line with public school payscales based on experience
• RRSP matching program
• Robust benefits package
• Ongoing Professional development opportunities – 1 week in January, 1 week in June, and 4-5 days throughout the school year
• Support for extra professional development sourced by staff
• Room for growth in an ever expanding school

About Claren Academy

Vision: To send our students into the world as creative, kind, self-reliant individuals, with the skills and motivation to thrive, help, and be happy in their changing future. 

Mission: 

• To make our education accessible to as many students as possible, from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to gender, income, and culture.
• To support our administration and teachers by facilitating professional growth, making room for innovation, and minimizing barriers.
• To demonstrate a new model for future-focused education, and share what we learn with other institutions and educators.
• To design our curriculum, teaching style, reporting, and assessment to build strong academic foundations, encourage critical thinking, and foster resilient learners.