Teachers

TEACHING FACULTY

Enjoy a challenging & rewarding journey

We value diversity and teachers need to be culturally sensitive and demonstrate a high level of compassion and flexibility. Many of our students are boarding on-site and some of our sports, arts and outdoor programs take place in later afternoons and Saturdays to offer the best opportunities for student engagement. We adopt a student-centered approach in and outside of the classroom. Teachers need to work with a team of school counselors and youth advisors to provide a rich curricular and co-curricular program, guiding and supporting students and in regular contact with parents.

All applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree and a BC teaching certificate. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to the Principal, Ms. Cathy Lee at jobs@bodwell.edu. Please specify in the subject heading, "TEACHING POSITION." Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION (PHE) TEACHING POSITION


We are seeking qualified candidates for teaching in the following subject areas, starting in September 2022: Physical & Health Education.

Bodwell High School (www.bodwell.edu) is a Grade 8-12 independent boarding school in North Vancouver serving students from Canada and 40 other countries. We value diversity, and teachers need to be culturally-sensitive and demonstrate a high level of compassion and flexibility to teach in an ethnically-diverse classroom. Experience teaching ELL students is an advantage as most of our students are international students and new immigrant children. We adopt a student-centered approach inside and outside of the classroom. Teachers need to communicate and work closely with a team of nine multilingual school counselors. PHE teachers are expected to take part in the coaching of athletic teams. For details of our school calendar, please refer to www.bodwell.edu.

All applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area to the disciplines listed above and a BC teaching certificate. Experience with International Baccalaureate (IB) is also an asset. Deadline for applications is May 20, 2022. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the attention of: Principal, Mr. Stephen Goobie. PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE SUBJECT HEADING PHE TEACHING POSITION. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Out of country and uncertified teacher applicants will not be considered at this time.

HUMANITIES & ELA TEACHING POSITION


We are seeking qualified candidates for teaching in the following subject areas, starting in September 2022: Humanities, including English Language Arts.

Bodwell High School (www.bodwell.edu) is a Grade 8-12 independent boarding school in North Vancouver serving students from Canada and 40 other countries. We value diversity, and teachers need to be culturally-sensitive and demonstrate a high level of compassion and flexibility to teach in an ethnically-diverse classroom. Experience teaching ELL students is an advantage as most of our students are international students and new immigrant children. We adopt a student-centered approach inside and outside of the classroom. Teachers need to communicate and work closely with a team of nine multilingual school counselors. For details of our school calendar, please refer to www.bodwell.edu.

All applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area to the disciplines listed above and a BC teaching certificate. Experience with AP (Advanced Placement) and/or IB (International Baccalaureate) is also an asset. Deadline for applications is May 20, 2022. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the attention of: Principal, Mr. Stephen Goobie. PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE SUBJECT HEADING HUMANITIES/ELA TEACHING POSITION. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Out of country and uncertified teacher applicants will not be considered at this time.

MATH/SCIENCE TEACHING POSITION, Senior Physics and/or Senior Biology


We are seeking qualified candidates for teaching in the following subject areas, starting in September 2022: Math & Science, including Senior Physics and/or Senior Biology.

Bodwell High School (www.bodwell.edu) is a Grade 8-12 independent boarding school in North Vancouver serving students from Canada and 40 other countries. We value diversity, and teachers need to be culturally-sensitive and demonstrate a high level of compassion and flexibility to teach in an ethnically-diverse classroom. Experience teaching ELL students is an advantage as most of our students are international students and new immigrant children. We adopt a student-centered approach inside and outside of the classroom. Teachers need to communicate and work closely with a team of nine multilingual school counselors. For details of our school calendar, please refer to www.bodwell.edu.

All applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area to the disciplines listed above and a BC teaching certificate. Experience with AP (Advanced Placement) is also an asset. Deadline for applications is May 20, 2022. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the attention of: Principal, Mr. Stephen Goobie. PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE SUBJECT HEADING SENIOR MATH/SCIENCE TEACHING POSITION. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Out of country and uncertified teacher applicants will not be considered at this time.

MATH/SCIENCE TEACHING POSITION, IB & Grade 8-9 FOCUS


We are seeking qualified candidates for teaching in the following subject areas, starting in September 2022: Math & Science, including IB (International Baccalaureate) MYP. Teachers without MYP training are welcome but should be willing to engage in Category 1 training with the support of the school, ideally prior to the start date.

Bodwell High School (www.bodwell.edu) is a Grade 8-12 independent boarding school in North Vancouver serving students from Canada and 40 other countries. We value diversity, and teachers need to be culturally-sensitive and demonstrate a high level of compassion and flexibility to teach in an ethnically-diverse classroom. Experience teaching ELL students is an advantage as most of our students are international students and new immigrant children. We adopt a student-centered approach inside and outside of the classroom. Teachers need to communicate and work closely with a team of nine multilingual school counselors. For details of our school calendar, please refer to www.bodwell.edu.

All applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area to the disciplines listed above and a BC teaching certificate. Experience with AP (Advanced Placement) is also an asset. Deadline for applications is May 20, 2022. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the attention of: Principal, Mr. Stephen Goobie. PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE SUBJECT HEADING MATH/SCIENCE IB TEACHING POSITION. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Out of country and uncertified teacher applicants will not be considered at this time.

Boarding

BOARDING ADVISORS

Be a mentor and role model

Boarding at Bodwell is not just room and board for its students.  It is a partner of Bodwell's academic program, designed to engage students beyond the classroom. Life skills, physical activity, and social interaction are vital for balanced, healthy student life.  Youth advisors are essential facilitators for this balance, by mentoring students and participating with them in a range of activities meant to challenge students to reach their highest potential.

No Positions Available

Feel free to upload your resume if you want to be considered for future positions. Please specify in a cover letter why you are a good fit for Bodwell and your availability.

Saturday Enrichment

SATURDAY ENRICHMENT TEACHERS

Educate and inspire International Students

Saturday Enrichment is a set of engaging and hands-on courses which allow all Bodwell students opportunity to expand their learning and to gain "real-world" knowledge. These courses also provide students to further strengthen their English language skills, towards the aim of studying in university or pursuing ambitious careers. All students attend three hours of enrichment classes every Saturday morning. Students are guided to select and register for Saturday courses each term, which are included in the report card. Students enrol in a Saturday course each term in one of the following areas: English Language Enrichment & Academic and English Preparation, Service & Global Citizenship, Career & Post- Secondary Exposure, Outdoor Education & Sports, New Media and Performing Arts.

No Positions Available

Feel free to upload your resume if you want to be considered for future positions. Please specify in a cover letter why you are a good fit for Bodwell and your availability.

Counsellors

STUDENT COUNSELLORS

Supporting students on their unique paths

Being away from home and adjusting to a new environment, in addition to keeping up with the rigours of academic life can be a lot to handle.  Bodwell's school counsellors are there to provide guidance and to be an attentive listener to students.  Our counselling staff hail from different areas of the world, speak the languages of our international student body, and understand their cultural contexts.

No Positions Available

Korean-English Bilingual Counsellor

We are seeking a Korean-English Bilingual Counsellor starting in June 2021.

Bodwell High School, a private boarding school founded in 1991 and located on the waterfront of North Vancouver, offers grades 8-12 to students from over 40 countries. Our High School has a unique, comprehensive, and boarding program with a small homestay program, that fosters the growth of active learners and well-rounded citizens who contribute positively to the world. We are looking for a Korean & English bilingual school Counsellor to join a team of nine multi-lingual counsellors. The position will become available as soon as the right candidate is found.

The primary duties are to:

  • provide academic guidance and university application assistance
  • offer social and emotional guidance mainly for international students - act as an intermediary between the school and parents
  • update student information on our database
  • collaborate with teachers, boarding advisors, coaches and administrators.

The successful candidate must:

  • be fluent in English and Korean in both verbal and written form
  • possess a degree in social work, education, counselling psychology, educational counselling, ESL or other relevant disciplines
  • be able to work professionally, independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • illustrate values such as kindness, empathy and honesty
  • have a passion for working with youth and exhibit excellent communication skills
  • be comfortable with Microsoft programs and social media applications.

It would be an asset if the candidate:

  • have travelled or lived in Korea and is familiar with the education and social-cultural context of Korea
  • can assist with post-secondary guidance and admissions
  • is familiar with the BC K-12 system
  • has had experience working with high school students, or other youth services.

Interested candidates may submit their complete applications on or before May 25th, 2021 to (jobs@bodwell.edu) with a subject line of Korean-English Bilingual Counsellor. Applications must include a complete resume and a cover letter describing your motivation to apply, personal strengths, and experience with adolescents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and will then be required to provide professional and personal references.

Job Type: Full-time

Administration

ADMINISTRATORS

Participate in a vibrant community

Whether it be in the front office or the back, administrators are the operational life's blood of running an international school.  With so many diverse contexts and requirements, Bodwell's administrators need to be organized, efficient, and focused.  Good administration means less headaches for students and parents, and more concentration on fulfilling a great academic and cultural education.

Registration Officer

Bodwell High School started in 1991 and has a capacity for 600 grades 8 to 12 for day and international students, and with a big boarding facility. The Registration Officer is mainly responsible for handling student admission processing after complete submission of application, also following up with fee collection and future re-registration. This post-holder works a Client Response Management (CRM) system and needs to be strong in written and digital communication.

Duties include:

Checking application documents and communicating with students and parents to assist their application, providing accurate information of our school and linking other resources that will be helpful to students and parents, explaining and confirming fees received, issuing documentation for study permit applications, and issuing future invoices for continuous fee payments.

Qualifications required:

1. A two-year post-secondary diploma and a minimum of one-year experience in related fields or services

2. Accurate with numbers and written texts and has attention to details

3. With effective communication and interpersonal skills

4. Works independently as well as through a teamwork approach

5. Comfortable and thrive in a diverse ethnic-cultural work environment

6. Experienced and efficient with database system, MS Office, basic accounting, and reporting computer/electronic skills

7. Experienced and dependable with student and parents’ personal information, conscientious with privacy and confidentiality issues

Experience in CRM administration will be a strong advantage. Compensation will be commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience.

Please email application with resume, cover letter, and two professional references, specifying in the subject line: REGISTRATION OFFICER on/before March 18, 2022

 

Application deadline: 2022-18-03

Job Type: Full-time

Marketing

MARKETING STAFF

Carrying the message of Bodwell forward

Bodwell needs dedicated professionals to help spread the message and the reputation of Bodwell around the world.  Bodwell's marketing professionals travel the world using a variety of tools and venues to talk to interested parents, students, and educational professionals about the Bodwell advantage.  Our marketers come from diverse backgrounds, and like our counselors, speak more than one language, allowing for clear communication in their respective markets.

No Positions Available

Feel free to upload your resume if you want to be considered for future positions. Please specify in a cover letter why you are a good fit for Bodwell and your availability.

Facilities

FACILITIES STAFF

Making things work for everyone

Bodwell's world class facilities always need qualified personnel to keep them clean and available to students, faculty and personnel, and guests.  Facilities personnel can vary widely in their responsibilities, be it building maintenance, food services, housekeeping, and transportation.  All facilities personnel are held to the highest standards of service and are dedicated to creating and maintaining a comfortable, safe environment for everyone who passes through Bodwell's doors.

No Positions Available

Feel free to upload your resume if you want to be considered for future positions. Please specify in a cover letter why you are a good fit for Bodwell and your availability.

IT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Experience a dynamic workplace

For students to succeed in their current and future circumstances, technology factors in as a critical component.  Bodwell's IT team has a mixture of different skills and talents that bring a lot of value to the school community.  From making sure the technology in the classrooms runs smoothly to providing direction in how to use different technologies, the IT team is committed to empowering students and faculty with the tools they need for success.

Applications Developer - Programmer Analyst (PHP/MS-SQL/JS/HTML)

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of custom-built applications and websites supporting both back-end processes for school administration and client-facing web/mobile applications. Candidate must have a minimum of 4~5 years of business applications development experience using PHP, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, and other modern web application frameworks. Involvement in projects will consist of analysis, design, build, testing, deployment, and operations of small to medium scale business applications, with the main focus on the building and testing stage of a project lifecycle.

 

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Collaborate with our software development team to redesign and redevelop a ColdFusion web application in PHP framework.

·    Interpret written business requirements and functional specification documents

·    Consult with systems analyst/designer and users to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes

·    Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design

·    Perform coding to functional design specifications

·    Generation of test cases, troubleshooting, fixing bugs, and handling change requests

·    Modify existing software to apply changes, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.

·    Investigate, analyze and fix identified defects, perform maintenance programming

·    Support database management, maintain database tables, data extraction, and data cleansing

·    Participate in various projects to continually improve and upgrade school’s information systems

·    Perform other related duties as assigned

 

IMPACT/CONTACTS

·    Significant impact on operations, resources, or school’s reputation. Consequences of error could translate to downtimes of mission-critical systems/applications and client-facing websites.

·    This position requires frequent contact with the systems analyst/designer, database administrator, network/server administrator, and other IT staff members for collaborative tasks. Reports to the Systems Analyst and/or Director of IT. Normally performs regular assignments using own judgment and following school’s standard process and policy, while keeping supervisor informed as necessary. Receives general guidance on new projects as to methods, procedures, and desired end results.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have Knowledge and Skills

·    4~5+ years of software application development (front-end, back-end, database)

·    PHP, MS SQL, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS 3

·    Web application frameworks (server-side, client-side)

·    Web APIs

·    Git workflow

·    Dynamic web pages, web design, UX/UI, and responsive design principals

·    Software development methodologies and project lifecycle

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

·    Mobile app development (Android/iOS)

·    ASP.NET, Office 365, SharePoint, and other Microsoft technology platforms

·    WordPress

·    Work experience in the education industry, school information systems

·    Formal IT training in software development, degree/certificate in computer science or related fields

Soft Skills and Job Competencies

·    Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy, meticulous and quality-oriented

·    Strong problem solving and analytical skills for diagnosis and troubleshooting, seeks root causes

·    Good team player, able to communicate and collaborate with other application developers on the team.

·    Structured, defines and organizes tasks, responsibilities, and priorities

·    Quick understanding and learning skills, keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies, invest in personal and professional development

·    Service-oriented and quality-driven, thinks and acts in the best interest of the client with a mindset of improving service and/or solutions

·    Good communication skills, clearly and effectively transmits technical concepts and ideas orally and in writing

RESUME / COVER LETTER UPLOAD

Please upload your cover letter and resume here with title of job you are applying for (in one document).  Only .pdf, .doc., or .docx files accepted. Desktop only.


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