Description
Temporary ( 0.5 FTE ) Kindergarten Teacher
Stavely School
At Stavely School, we believe that all students should be learning in an environment allowing them to achieve to their highest capabilities. We believe in a team approach to learning that creates a safe, caring and welcoming, student- centered environment. If you are a teacher who believes in creating a learning environment allowing students to maximize their learning potential, who loves to collaborate and innovate, we are looking for you to join our team.
We are seeking a teacher who:
Will design an early learning program that encourages curiosity, self-expression, communication & problem solving;
Works diligently to build a strong rapport with students to create a safe, caring & welcoming learning environment;
Is willing to build a relationship with the community by incorporating and celebrating the rich cultural history that the Stavely Community offers;
Understands the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and will integrate the Leader in Me in the class;
Is knowledgeable of and has experience in teaching balanced literacy with a sound reading and writing practice (ex: UFLI);
Is knowledgeable of and has experience in incorporating numeracy skills across the curriculum;
Possesses a deep understanding of current outcomes based assessment practices;
Utilizes a variety of pedagogical approaches based on best practice;
Demonstrates the ability to design innovative, integrated, place-based units allowing students to develop and use critical thinking skills and 21st century competencies;
Effectively integrates fine arts and leverages technology across the curriculum;
Supports the inclusive education model by demonstrating the ability to ensure success for students with diverse academic, behavioral, emotional, and/or cultural needs within the classroom setting;
Demonstrates a passion for working with an ethnically diverse group of students, including First Nations Métis and Inuit students;
Is a reflective practitioner who engages in professional learning to grow in areas reflected in the TQS;
Possesses strong organizational and classroom management skills.
The successful candidate must be in possession of, or eligible for, an Alberta Teaching Certificate. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Located in Stavely, Alberta, Stavely School is a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. It is a K-6 school with approximately 90 students. At Stavely School, the staff, families, community and students work together to build a strong school community with outstanding academic and athletic programs.
The teaching days for this position are Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday (with some changes in the weekly schedule to align with special school events). For further information on this competition, please contact Leanne Watson, Principal at (403) 549-3757.
By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. Candidates are requested to apply online at http://www.lrsd.ca/Careers/jobs through applytoeducation.com. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Further documentation may be requested at a later date.
Mr. Richard Feller, Associate Superintendent
Livingstone Range School Division
Fort Macleod, Alberta
www.lrsd.ca/
