Director of Teaching, Learning & Innovation

Director of Teaching, Learning & Innovation Job Description

Posted Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM | Expires Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives.

Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), persons with disabilities, and 2

SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

Director of Teaching, Learning & Innovation (TLI) at our Wentworth Campus. Our Junior school is a vibrant and future-focused learning community where innovation, belonging, and wellbeing are foundational. This is an opportunity to shape the academic direction of a thriving JK–7 campus while working alongside talented educators and engaged families in a highly collaborative environment. This is a Permanent Full-Time position starting on August 24, 2026
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The Director of Teaching, Learning & Innovation is a key member of the Wentworth Campus Leadership Team as well as Collingwood’s Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the Junior School Principal, this leader shapes and advances the academic vision of JK–7 while ensuring alignment with whole-school strategic priorities.

This role combines instructional leadership, curriculum oversight, faculty growth and coaching, innovation, and systems design. The Director of TLI works in close partnership with division and academic learning leaders, faculty growth coaches, campus administration, and the Senior School Director of TLI to ensure coherence, continuity, and excellence across the school. The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful, relational, and forward-thinking instructional leader who:

• Brings deep expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment in elementary and middle years education.
• Demonstrates strong coaching and faculty development skills.
• Thinks systemically while remaining student-centered.
• Balances innovation with clarity and operational excellence.
• Builds trust through integrity, emotional intelligence, and collaborative leadership.
• Is adaptable, creative, and energized by meaningful change.
• Possesses a strong understanding of independent school environments.

• Provide strategic direction for the development and implementation of the Junior School Academic Vision.
• Contribute to campus and whole-school strategic planning as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure curriculum and pedagogy align with Collingwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Collaborate with the Senior School Director TLI and campus leaders to ensure seamless JK–12 curriculum continuity.
• Research and apply best practices in elementary and middle years education to inform innovation and growth.
• Steward systems that translate high standards into meaningful student experiences.
• Oversee the development, documentation, and continuous refinement of the JK–7 academic program.
• Lead curriculum mapping and ensure alignment with BC Ministry requirements and assessment frameworks.
• Oversee assessment and reporting processes (JK–7 report cards,…