Humanities Specialist Teacher; Gr. 6

Location & Start

Pear Tree School, Vancouver, BC
Start:
August 2026 | Type:
Full‑time | Salary: $85,000–$95,000/year

A graduate degree in education (M.Ed. or equivalent) is a non‑negotiable requirement.

Pear Tree School transforms education so young people can live happy, fulfilling lives and become positive agents of change. We integrate academic excellence, social‑emotional growth, physical well‑being, and ethical development into a cohesive, theme‑based, inquiry‑driven, hands‑on learning approach.

This is a Humanities Specialist Teacher focused on literacy, communication, social understanding, and critical thinking.

• Serve as homeroom teacher for one grade grouping (Grade 6/7 or Grade 8/9)
• Teach Humanities across both grade groupings within the theme‑based program

The specialist helps students read, write, think, discuss, and make sense of the world, especially when themes explore social issues, ethics, history, or current events.

• Teach the BC Social Studies curriculum through themes, helping students understand people, history, geography, government, and current issues
• Teach and support strong reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking so students can research, evaluate sources, and communicate ideas clearly
• Support students in understanding different perspectives, ethical questions, and real‑world complexity

• Create a supportive and well‑run classroom
• Support student wellbeing and engagement
• Be the primary point of contact for families in your homeroom group
• Coordinate closely with the STEM (and Business, where applicable) specialist to ensure alignment

In Grades 10–12, Humanities focuses on deeper analysis, structured argument, and preparation for senior‑level expectations. Teachers may remain in Grades 6–9 or move upward based on fit and readiness.

You are not expected to write a curriculum from scratch. We provide a comprehensive thematic curriculum (the Pear Tree Method). Your role is to bring it to life through strong instruction, well‑run learning experiences, thoughtful differentiation, and a warm, structured classroom culture.

• Deliver humanities inside themes: reading, writing, speaking/listening, research, media literacy, and social studies outcomes within integrated themes
• Build serious writing capacity: explicit instruction, strong exemplars, feedback cycles, and evidence of growth
• Assess with clarity: rubrics and evidence that parents and students can understand
• Integrate with specialists: co‑plan so students experience coherence across STEM/humanities (and later Business/Entrepreneurship)
• Homeroom leadership: routines, culture, student support, and primary parent partnership for the homeroom group

• Excellent literacy and writing instruction (structured, high expectations, high support)
• Coachable, reflective, and reliable
• Strong communicator with parents
• Comfortable in interdisciplinary themes without turning humanities into “just projects”

You must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the 2026–27 school year and eligible for BC certification. We verify work authorization and certification before extending a final offer.

• B.Ed or equivalent (non‑negotiable)
• M.Ed. or equivalent (non‑negotiable)
• Valid BC Teacher Certification (or eligibility + commitment to obtain by agreed deadline)
• 3+ years of middle‑years teaching experience
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organization

• Strong evidence of writing instruction and assessment practice
• Experience with inquiry/project‑based learning and/or progressive models
• Combined‑grade and/or middle‑years experience

We do not expect you to know our method on Day 1, but we do require a strong commitment to mastering it.

All new teachers complete Pear Tree Method (PTM) Certification during their first year. We invest in you through structured training, instructional coaching, and practical support so you are equipped to execute the approach well.

• By end of Term 1:
  Strong routines, warm‑structured culture, and consistent evidence of learning.
• By end of Year 1:
  Confident execution of the Pear Tree Method, clear assessment evidence, and trusted parent partnership.

Submit your resume and cover letter (PDF) via Hiring Steps.

In your cover letter, answer these two questions briefly (2–3 paragraphs total is fine):

• Describe a time you adapted a provided curriculum to make it more engaging for your students.
• Tell us about critical feedback you received on your teaching – and what you did differently afterward.

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