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- Number of Students120
- Number of Staff20
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School Overview
Founded in 2013, Coast Mountain Academy is an independent Grades 7–12 school focused on outdoor, experiential, and university-preparatory learning. Our skilled and fun-loving educators and support staff thrive in small class sizes and a collaborative culture, creating meaningful learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Coast Mountain Academy attracts educators who share a passion for outdoor, experiential, and university‑preparatory learning.
Located on Capilano University’s Squamish campus, the school sits on a forested overlook above the valley, offering an inspiring place to work.
Our team is dedicated to creating an excellent school while remaining a group of fun-loving professionals.
What We Value
Coast Mountain Academy is a post‑secondary preparatory school founded on a commitment to creating a culture of curiosity while providing a world class education.
We offer a rigorous academic program alongside strong arts, athletics and outdoor education offerings. Courses draw on the surrounding temperate rainforest while developing advanced skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.
What Makes Us Unique
- Small class sizes of 12 to 20 students, taught by motivated B.C.‑certified teachers
- Instruction aligned with the B.C. curriculum and enriched through experiential learning
- Daily physical education that engages both mind and body
- A school‑wide, inclusive outdoor education program that builds resilience, confidence and competence
- Teacher‑led overnight outdoor education expeditions that strengthen cohort connection and mutual respect
- Access to university courses and facilities through our location at Capilano University Squamish
Learn more about our programs, learning environment and student experience in the Coast Mountain Academy school flyer here.
Our School Community
A defining strength of Coast Mountain Academy is our strong sense of community. Staff, faculty, parents, and alumni work together to support student success at school and beyond.
As a small, close‑knit school, students build lasting peer relationships and teachers play an important mentoring role beyond the classroom.
Each year, CMA graduates confident, engaged and inspiring leaders who remain connected to the school and give back to the community that helped shape them.
Learn more about the journeys of our graduates and the impact of the CMA community beyond graduation in our Alumni Profile here.
Surrounded by Nature
Our school is located at the base of the Diamond Head trail network and the gateway to Garibaldi Provincial Park. Rivers, trails, canyons, mountain slopes and mature forests form the backdrop to daily life.
Staff regularly take advantage of this environment, professionally and personally, making Squamish an exceptional place to live and work.
Salary and Benefits
SALARY AND benefits
Compensation is aligned with the School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) salary grid.
Benefits include:
- Extended health and benefits coverage
- A three‑week winter holiday
- A November reading break
- A Sea to Sky Lifestyle contribution to support outdoor gear and active living in the region
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We offer regular internal professional development and fully support staff in pursuing external learning opportunities of their choice.
Application requirements
Expressions of interest should include a résumé and two professional references who have observed your teaching practice.
In place of a traditional cover letter, applicants are invited to submit a piece of original application material that reflects their interests, creativity, and approach to learning. This may include, but is not limited to, an instructional video, trip report, photo essay, artwork, personal website, or other personally created project.
Please forward your résumé and unique application material to: careers@coastmountainacademy.ca