Science Teacher

Luther College invites applications for a Science Teacher (0.50 half-time position), with duties to commence August 26, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Reporting to the Principal, this position is responsible for teaching and the promotion of the best possible school culture for students to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.

The successful candidate, in collaboration with colleagues and administration, will be responsible for: 

  • Teaching Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Biology 30 and Health Science 20 curricula and/or other science curricula (and other appropriate subject areas as may be assigned from time to time);
  • Contributing to co-curricular programming;
  • Advancing the educational standards and reputation of the school and the science program;
  • Participating in staff meetings and professional development where deemed necessary by the Principal or designated administration. 

Qualifications

Preferential consideration will be given to candidates who:

  1. Currently hold a Saskatchewan Teacher’s Certificate or are eligible to obtain one by August 2024;
  2. Currently hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education;
  3. Have successfully taught Biology and Health Science courses at the high school level;
  4. Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with high school students;
  5. Value teaching in an educational institution informed by the Lutheran heritage of Christian faith and excellence in scholarship, freedom of inquiry and a faithful seeking after truth;
  6. Are able to support and enhance the mission, vision, and values of Luther College; and
  7. Are able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector search, for the duration of employment.

Salary and Benefits

The salary and benefits for this position are matched to the rates outlined in the current Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) collective bargaining agreement.

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit an electronic letter of application, resume, a list of references, and a brief statement of educational philosophy (one page maximum) to lchshr@luthercollege.edu by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Luther College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Applicants are invited to self-identify in as many categories as apply. You may identify in more than one group: please indicate all with which you self-identify.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Luther College is situated on Treaty 4 lands. These are the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpāk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation.  For Luther College, this acknowledgement is a recognition of the shared histories of Indigenous and non‐Indigenous peoples, and a reflection of our commitment, as visitors on this land, to the continuing act of reconciliation essential to a shared future together.  To this end, Luther College works to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, especially numbers 62-64.

Luther College

Luther College High School is a historical independent school offering exceptional secondary education for students in grades 9 to 12. Luther College offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills. The school enjoys a reputation for excellence in academics, but also for extensive and vibrant co-curricular programming, all guided by a dedicated teaching staff who challenge students to excel and discover their gifts.

Our motto, “Quality education in a Christian context” refers, in part, to the education of the whole person.

Mission

Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours.

Vision

Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.

Values

Luther College has developed a set of values which inform and inspire all that we do. These include:

  • Rooted and Open: Rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and open to insights from other religious, spiritual, and secular traditions. In our Canadian context, we feel especially called to recognize and value Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and perspectives.
  • Excellence: Innovation, creativity, exploration, and critical thinking and the desire to do our best in everything that we do
  • Compassion, Care and Stewardship: Care for all entrusted to us — students, one another, our resources, and the world we live in
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Safety, acceptance, respect for all while valuing differences in individuals and among people(s)
  • Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and accountability