IB MYP Science Teacher (Part-Time or Full-Time) for 2026-27

Position: IB MYP Science Teacher (Part-Time or Full-Time) for 2026-27

Reports to: Middle School Principal

To apply for this position, please go to https://canacad.bamboohr.com/careers

Teaching at Canadian Academy: 

Canadian Academy teachers inspire minds and nurture compassion by providing a rich and engaging programme that develops students’ skills, promotes curiosity and love of learning, and prioritizes well-being. All students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6-10, and most students pursue the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 & 12, although 10-20% each year opt for a more personalized pathway to graduation that includes a mix of DP and other courses and leads to a CA Diploma. Teaching and learning are enriched by opportunities for exploration in the arts, athletics, outdoor education, service, and more.

CA is a highly collaborative professional environment, where innovation is encouraged and student learning and well-being drive everything we do. Subject teams work closely together and learn from one another, and opportunities for professional development abound. A low student-teacher ratio and a stimulating, well-resourced, technology-rich environment make this an exceptional place to teach. Our teachers get to know their students well, both in and out of the classroom, and work together to ensure that every student is appropriately challenged and supported.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an inspirational, experienced IB MYP Science teacher to begin in August 2026. 

The role is a minimum of 40% (teaching two sections of MYP General Science), but can be up to 100% depending on the candidate’s interest and availability; the remainder of the teaching assignment would likely involve providing support in other science and math classes as well as substitute coverage in both departments.  

This is currently structured as a one-year temporary position, but there may be an ongoing role for the right candidate, depending on the school’s staffing needs in 2027 and beyond.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach IB MYP Science courses at a range of grade levels (6-10), 
• Contribute to curriculum planning and programme development as a member of the Science departmental team
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of and passion for Science education
• Connect with and inspire students to outstanding levels of achievement in the sciences
• Serve as homeroom Advisor for a group of approximately 10 Middle or High School students
• Supervise Personal Projects/Extended Essays, as needed to support the academic program
• Support students’ post-secondary goals by providing reference letters as required
• For teachers with the relevant interest and experience, there is the possibility of teaching or another DP subject

All Canadian Academy teachers are expected to:

• Create a vibrant classroom environment that nurtures meaningful connections and cultivates a deep sense of care and compassion
• Design, prepare, and deliver learning activities that promote inquiry and facilitate authentic engagement
• Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs and are in line with the programs and ethos of the school
• Use relevant technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' learning data to provide timely feedback, design appropriate learning engagements, and facilitate reporting
• Enthusiastically contribute to co-curricular programming (as a club supervisor, coach, etc.) and outdoor education experiences 
• Adhere to and advocate for our Child Safeguarding Policy and best practices in child protection
• Collaborate daily with relevant colleagues to enable effective co-planning, co-teaching, and co-assessment
• Contribute actively and thoughtfully in faculty meetings, collaborating with colleagues to enhance student learning and school initiatives
• Engage enthusiastically in school events and parent meetings, fostering strong connections within the school community and supporting student success
• Lead by example with respectful, clear, and timely communication, fostering trust and meaningful connections with students, colleagues, and parents
• Embrace opportunities for growth by actively engaging in professional development and continually enhancing your skills to inspire and elevate the learning community
• Endorse the school’s Guiding Statements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting
• Must be eligible to obtain a visa to work in Japan
• Must have a teaching certification and/or relevant academic qualification 

Preferred Experience and Qualities (in no particular order):

• 5+ years of relevant teaching experience 
• Successful experience teaching Science in the IB MYP or DP
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Programmes 
• Demonstrated ability to support the diverse learning needs of students in a class and to collaborate effectively with Learning Support and EAL specialists
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for connecting with students beyond the classroom, through athletics, co-curriculars, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment 

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural, international student population, Canadian Academy actively seeks to recruit teachers from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in international school faculties. You are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.