About this role
Position: IB DP Chemistry & MYP Science Teacher (August 2027)
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted via the school’s website. Candidates should prepare and upload an updated resume and a list of at least three professional references.
In lieu of a cover letter, please submit a short video introduction of no more than three minutes, and share it as an unlisted YouTube link in the “Website, Blog or Portfolio” field.
Your video should cover:
• A brief introduction of yourself
• Why you’re interested in this role
• Why you believe you’d be a good fit
• Anything else that will help us get to know you
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’s High School 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 inspiring, experienced DP Chemistry and MYP Science teacher to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach DP Chemistry in Grades 11 and 12 as well as MYP Science, and will contribute actively to the life of the Science Department and the wider school. Science teachers at Canadian Academy play a vital role in building students’ scientific understanding, curiosity, and confidence, and in preparing them for the rigor of the IB Diploma Programme and for success beyond high school.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Science Department, and will contribute to the shared work of curriculum development, vertical alignment from MYP to DP, laboratory safety and resources, and the broader co-curricular and professional life of the High School.
Position Responsibilities:
• Teach IB DP Chemistry and MYP Science courses at a range of grade levels
• 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 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 another MYP or DP subject
All Canadian Academy teachers are expected to:
• Develop a classroom environment that builds positive relationships and fosters an ethic of care
• Design, prepare and deliver learning activities that facilitate authentic engagement
• Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Use relevant technology to enhance instruction and learning
• Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress for the purposes of teaching, learning and reporting
• Enthusiastically contribute to co-curricular programming (as a club supervisor, coach, etc.) and outdoor education experiences
• Participate in faculty and parent meetings and special events
• Model respectful and timely communication with students, colleagues and parents
• Attend professional development workshops as required by the school
• Endorse the school’s Guiding Statements
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching Chemistry 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 Chemistry in the IB DP
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
• 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.