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Join Our Team – Wildwood Independent School is Hiring!

Hiring: Middle School Teachers
School: Wildwood Independent School
Location: Sunshine Coast / Roberts Creek, BC

Start Date: September 2025

Positions Available: Full-Time & Part-Time Teaching Roles (All Subject Areas including Math, Science, Second Language, Humanities, Education Assistant and Administrator)

Wildwood Independent School is excited to announce its inaugural year as a BC Certified Independent School (currently in process of ceritfication application), offering place-based, outdoor-focused education for Grades 6-8, with plans to expand to Grades 8-9. We are seeking passionate, innovative, and adaptable educators who are eager to help shape a student-centered, experiential learning environment.

Who We Are

Wildwood Independent School is founded on the belief that learning happens best through exploration, curiosity, and connection to the natural world. Our students engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning, fostering critical thinking, leadership, and environmental stewardship. We integrate strong academics with outdoor leadership experiences, creating a dynamic, engaging educational experience that extends beyond the classroom.

Who You Are

You are an enthusiastic educator who thrives in innovative, non-traditional learning environments. You are passionate about integrated, cross-curricular learning, outdoor education, and student-driven inquiry. You are adaptable, collaborative, and excited to contribute to a new and growing school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, BC Curriculum-aligned instruction in your subject area(s).
• Could be a part time single subject role or could be full time with students teaching multiple subjects.
• Incorporate experiential, place-based, and outdoor learning into lessons.
• Foster a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with a small, dynamic team of educators to develop innovative programming.
• Participate in outdoor leadership experiences, field studies, and hands-on projects.
• Support students in developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Assist in shaping and growing Wildwood’s founding school culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• BC Teacher Certification required.
• Passion for integrated, cross-curricular learning approaches.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a start-up school environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• A love for working with middle and junior high school students!

Why Join Wildwood?

• Be part of a founding team, shaping a trailblazing independent school.
• Teach in a stunning natural setting with direct access to outdoor learning experiences.
• Work in a supportive, creative, and student-driven educational environment.
• Competetive salary, working culture and benefits package.
• Engage in meaningful, real-world learning alongside students.

How to Apply

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Send your resume & cover letter outlining your teaching philosophy and interest in outdoor, experiential learning to:

katie@wildwoodlearning.ca
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2025

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