Technology Education

SECONDARY Technology Education

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead".

Richmond School District operates 37 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3800 dedicated staff.

This part-time continuing position currently consisting of 2 blocks of Technology Education (Automotive Education 9-12). The successful candidate for this position must possess current academic and professional preparation to teach secondary school Technology education.

A demonstrated commitment to implement all aspects of the BC curriculum, including a competency and inquiry-based, big ideas approach to teaching and learning. A demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage students from diverse backgrounds, a wide variety of learning needs, and styles. The applicant should be willing to participate in collaborative planning and assessment within the Technology education Department.

School Culture:

McNair is a comprehensive 8-12 school with a focus on student voice and promoting a well-rounded education. To enhance the level of student engagement at McNair Secondary School the staff is building stronger connections between what students are learning in the classroom and real-world examples. Our focus is to increase student motivation and inspire them to be accountable for their own learning. We continually examine how we can incorporate aboriginal perspectives and the First People’s principles of learning into our teaching.

Through staff working committees, professional development, collaboration days, student voice, and parent feedback, our thoughtful community has focused on the following areas: 1) Professional development on mindfulness, resilience, trauma-informed practice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; 2) incorporating Indigenous Peoples’ history, perspectives, and learning into our community.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have current academic and professional preparation as well as teaching experience and be qualified to teach Technology education at all secondary grade levels.

The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.

Due to the number of applications we receive, only those candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.