Job Description
Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.
Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.
At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.
We are seeking an experienced Teacher Librarian to join our Wentworth Campus. The ideal candidate is a flexible, technologically proficient, dynamic, collaborative and inspirational educator who is committed to fostering a love of learning and literacy. The successful candidate will also play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school. This is a 0.8 FTE Temporary Contract position for the 2026–2027 school year.
Responsibilities
• Manage daily operations of the Wentworth Library in collaboration with the co-Teacher Librarian
• Curate diverse, inclusive, and engaging library collections (digital and physical)
• Library administrative responsibilities such as cataloging and circulation to maintain and further develop the extensive collection as well as maintaining the Library website
• Inspire a love of reading and champion a reading culture within the school
• Collaborate with faculty and lead weekly library sessions for students Grades JK-7
• Provide expert readers’ advisory services to students, faculty and families
• Guide students and faculty in using library catalogues and research databases and e-books
Required qualifications
• A Bachelor of Education in elementary education with a strong literacy or English background
• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree with a specialization in Library and Information Science is an asset
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• A genuine passion for teaching literacy
• Strong classroom management skills
• Confidence teaching both primary and intermediate aged students
• BC Teaching Certification
• Basic First Aid
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada
Our “Must Haves”
• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented)
We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, Personal Days, access to an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!
The current 2026-27 faculty grid annual salary range for this position is $78,342 to $116,666 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Masters will be paid at a higher range. Please contact our Human Resources department at careers@collingwood.org for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range.
Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by August 28, 2026.
If you are currently employed at an ISABC school, please note that we follow the ISABC Guiding Principles as part of our hiring process.
We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please visit our website for more information about our school.
