Description
Elementary Generalist Teacher
at Mary Bergeron Elementary School
Position : Probationary Full-Time Elementary Generalist Teacher
Location : Mary Bergeron Elementary School - Edson, AB
https://mbelementary.gypsd.ca/
Start Date : Duties to commence August 27, 2024 until June 27, 2025
Hours of Work : 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday
The competition will remain open until: June 26, 2024
Mary Bergeron Elementary School is located in Edson, Alberta which resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, an elementary school providing excellent education to grades K-5.
Role
and Responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use
of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for
learning. The responsibilities include:
Providing
instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.
Designing
and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of
methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures,
demonstrations and discussions.
Facilitating
inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for
all students.
Reviewing
and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and
meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines.
Adhering to
provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative
procedures.
Developing
constructive relationships with parents.
Collaborate with
other instructional staff members.
Modelling
commitment to professional development.
Requirements
The
successful candidate will:
Possess an
Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.
Have
experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS)
and infusing literacy across the curriculum.
Hold a
Bachelor’s degree of Education.
The School
Mary Bergeron Elementary (MBE) is a modern K-5 school that serves 430 students. The school is located in Edson, Alberta along the beautiful Yellowhead Highway, and is one of two elementary schools, in Edson, that are part of the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. Mary Bergeron Elementary offers a variety of programming and outstanding learning opportunities which include dedicated Music and Physical Education specialists on staff.
Mary Bergeron Elementary is blessed with the most amazing, talented, and dedicated staff, students, and parents that work together to make our school a world-class elementary school. We are constantly developing strong relationships between students, staff, and parents that are based on mutual trust and respect. There are currently thirty-eight staff members working at the school, including teachers, administrators, teacher assistants, family school liaison counsellor, and a learning support teacher.
Please see our website for more information about the school.
The Division
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centers, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.
The Board’s priorities are:
Student Learning
Teacher, Support Staff and Leader Excellence
Community Engagement
System Health and Wellness
GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.
The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.
The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2500 per year to support professional learning.
Applications
The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. Please submit a cover letter and resume along with a copy of all relevant transcripts. Resumes must highlight professional qualifications, relevant administrative training and experience, most recent professional evaluations and three current references that provide permission to contact.
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
Vulnerable Sector Check
Child Intervention Record Check
Thank you in advance to all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
