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King David High School is a pluralistic community Jewish high school. Our vision is to be a dynamic leader in empowering Jewish minds and engaging Jewish hearts for the modern world. We are also a top-rated independent school in central Vancouver; we are members of ISABC and are a CAIS accredited school. Our staff come from all walks of life and backgrounds – we value diversity. King David teachers enjoy working in a warm, collegial environment. We collaborate to create a fun and caring learning environment where our students strive to reach their potential by setting high standards and working hard. King David High School nurtures a Jewish culture characterized by a shared tradition, a common dedication to social justice, and a love for learning.

Why Work at King David?

  • King David staff enjoy working in a warm, welcoming, modern and collegial environment
  • We work in a modern, technology-rich environment
  • Professional development is supported, both in and of school, through conference attendance and course and, or, workshop participation
  • We provide continuous support and mentorship for new staff
  • We encourage teachers to develop new courses, clubs, teams, and other student opportunities
  • We are learning together to teach the new curriculum as we place an emphasis on being at the forefront of change
  • We have a young, motivated, and engaged staff with an administration that is committed to creating a safe, positive work and social work environment
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation package with salaries above local public schools and with great extended benefits, pension and other perks
  • To live in Vancouver, one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world

job openings

There are no current open positions at this time.

High School Humanities and Law Teacher [⅔ Mat Leave Position]

Starting Date: October, 2026 to August 2027

About the position:

We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic, compassionate, innovative, and inspiring humanities and law teacher to join our school family. A person with integrity, the successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students to make a difference in the lives of others. King David is a young and growing school with approximately 275 students and 50 staff members. We are looking for an educator who will thrive in a relational setting and will support and implement a competency-based approach to teaching while caring for and supporting students’ emotional well-being and development. The specific courses and teaching schedule will be determined depending on the successful candidate’s skills.

The successful candidate will have a love of social studies and law and a joy for teaching adolescents. We are looking for candidates who truly want to use their passion to make a difference in the lives of our students. You must value diversity as it relates to all people, including aspects of identity, and have respect for indigenous traditions and ways of knowing. We also want you to know that you will be a valued and cared-for member of our school team.

Requirements for the position:

  • Be certified to teach in British Columbia with a university degree in this teaching discipline
  • Demonstrated humanities teaching experience, with the ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students
  • A desire to always improve one’s teaching practice and the learning experience for students
  • A desire to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the school
  • Post-secondary qualification in humanities, law, or a related discipline
  • Experience with, and knowledge of, First Peoples Principles of Learning
  • Experience designing learning and assessment using a backward design approach (Understanding by Design), with attention to clear learning goals, authentic assessment, and ongoing feedback
  • Experience guiding students to analyze and interpret literature and media with attention to diverse perspectives and meaningful connections to their lives
  • Skill in designing purposeful assessments that promote learning, reflection, and growth in reading, writing, and oral communication
  • A commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, inclusive, and encouraging environment that nurtures students’ confidence, well-being, and lifelong engagement in physical activity. 

 

How to apply:

If you are excited to work with a committed and team-oriented group of educators and you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. King David values diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Seth Goldsweig, Head of School, at sgoldsweig@kdhs.org.

We thank all candidates for their application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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