About Fraser Academy

Fraser Academy is seeking a full-time Social Studies Department Head & Middle and Senior School Social Studies Teacher to join our team of educators for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Fraser Academy is a fully accredited day school, which focuses on educating students in Grades 2-12 with language-based learning disabilities. These students are taught in small class sizes with up to ten students. Each student receives one-to-one language training daily and works with a variety of subject specialist teachers.

Fraser Academy is also 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).

Position: Social Studies Department Head & Middle & Senior School Social Studies Teacher

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Academics and Curriculum and Director of Student Life & Learning

Job Summary

The Social Studies Department Head is the leadership team member responsible for advancing and improving the social studies department in its goals to achieve excellence, develop our students historical thinking skills, and support the social studies faculty in continually improving the learning environment supporting student success and building subject area confidence. Additionally as a teacher, you will play an important role in developing historical thinking in students, and promoting social studies throughout the school. You will work with a collaborative, dynamic team of educators and staff who are passionate about the success of all learners. This role requires someone who can adapt and adjust their teaching to meet the diverse needs of each learner and is passionate about student success. Excellent instructional practice and an eagerness to learn and grow as an educator are required for this role.

Opportunities

• Belong to and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals
• Continue professional growth and learning through a variety of development opportunities
• Participate in field trips, outdoor education trips, athletics, clubs, and leadership development

Responsibilities

• Uphold and advance the schools vision, mission, values and standards
• Demonstrate excellent educational and instructional excellence
• Maintain and advance the department image in the school (hall-boards, events, etc.)
• Participate in leadership meetings and run department meetings
• Monitor student academic performance, achievement, and any academic misconduct
• Improve & develop the departments educational practices through:
• Setting departmental goals
• Developing teaching strategies to achieve excellence
• Mentoring faculty (including visiting classrooms)
• Organize and support humanities related special events like Remembrance day and Orange Shirt Day
• Supporting educational growth and adherence to schools practices & policies
• Partner with faculty members to address parent/student concerns
• Set, evaluate and monitor the departmental budget and the ensuing expenses
• Participate in academic teams (report card editing, IEP, student advisor, etc.)
• Support school events (community education nights, shows, concerts, fairs, etc.

Competencies

• Sets an excellent standard in educational practice & upholding school standards
• Contributes to a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Demonstrates strong organizational, budgeting and time management skills
• Actively committed to ongoing professional growth and development
• Flexible and responsive to feedback

Requirements

• Certified Teacher with Bachelors in a humanities/social studies field and a Bachelors of Education
• 4+ years of experience teaching social studies
• Masters Degree in Education, or Social Studies is desirable

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Travis Thielmann, Director of Academics & Curriculum. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by encouraging applications from all qualified job seekers, including those from traditionally underrepresented communities.