High School Teacher Librarian [Full-time (1.0 FTE)] - Maternity Leave position
Starting Date: Monday, January 5, 2026

Who we are:
King David High School is a top-rated, independent school in central Vancouver with memberships in ISABC and CAIS. Our staff come from all walks of life and backgrounds, we value diversity. King David staff members enjoy working in a fun, caring, warm, supportive, collegial environment where we collaborate to ensure our students reach their potential. King David nurtures a Jewish culture characterized by a shared tradition, a common dedication to social justice, and a love for learning.

About the position:
We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic, compassionate, innovative, and inspiring teacher librarian to join our school family. A person with integrity, the successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students to make a difference in the lives of others while working hard and having fun. King David is a growing school with approximately 270 students and 50 staff members. We are looking for an educator who will thrive in a relational setting and will support and implement a competency-based approach to teaching while caring for and supporting students’ emotional well-being and development.

The successful candidate will have a love of reading, experience running a library, and a joy for teaching adolescents. The candidate will also have an openness and excitement to find ways to integrate Judaic Studies into all aspects of the curriculum. We are looking for candidates who truly want to use their passion to make a difference in the lives of our students. You must value diversity as it relates to all people, including aspects of identity, and have respect for indigenous traditions and ways of knowing. We also want you to know that you will be a valued and cared-for member of our school team.

Requirements for the position:
Be certified to teach in British Columbia
A documented ability to teach with kindness and flexibility to support students in their learning
A desire to always improve practice and the learning experience for students
Experience in running a library in a school setting
Ability to teach research skills and core competency skills to students in the library or in the classroom setting
Works collaboratively with teachers from all subject areas
Openness and desire to find ways to integrate Judaic Studies into all aspects of the curriculum
Be a contributor to our co-curricular program through running a club or coaching a sports team

Why work at King David:
King David staff enjoy working in a warm, welcoming, modern, and collegial environment
Professional development is supported, both in and out of school, through conference attendance or course and workshop participation
We encourage teachers to develop new courses, clubs, teams, and other student opportunities
We are learning together to develop a student-centered learning environment in all classes, as we place an emphasis on being at the forefront of creating an innovative learning experience for all our students
We have a young, motivated, and engaged staff with an administration that is committed to creating a safe, positive work environment
We offer a comprehensive compensation package with salaries well above local public schools, extended health benefits, RRSP pension matching, and other perks

How to apply:
If you are excited to work with a committed and team-oriented group of educators and you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. King David values diversity, equity and inclusion, as we are an equal opportunity employer.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Seth Goldsweig, Head of School, at sgoldsweig@kdhs.org

We thank all candidates for their application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.