Description
TEACHER-ON-CALL
Reference No. QSL-QSE-TOC-0023
PURPOSE: Reporting to the Principal, the purpose of a Teacher-on-Call is to instruct students in a variety of academic subjects at Quw'utsun Smuneem Elementary School in the absence of the assigned classroom Teacher. Quw'utsun Smuneem Elementary School teaches students from Kindergarten to Grade Four. This position is on-call or as needed based on staffing levels. The Teacher-on-Call will work onsite with minimal local travel required. Cowichan Tribes will be accepting applications for the remainder of the 2022/2023 school year.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruct Students In Academic Subjects:
Implement daily lesson plans as per BC Ministry of Education guidelines
Modify lessons as per the individual student’s needs
Track individual student performance, behaviours and any issues
Maintain order and manage student behaviours while providing a lesson
Provide general counselling to students
Other related duties as required
Provide Administrative Support to the Program:
When required, prepare student lessons and assignments to meet regulated curriculum objectives
Track student’s daily attendance
Debrief with supervisor, other teachers, and parents if student issues arise
Ensure a safe learning environment for all students
Ensure Cowichan culture, values, and language are integrated in an appropriate manner in classroom activities
Other related duties
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (please attach all required documents)
Bachelors of Education Degree required
Valid Certificate from Teacher Regulation Branch
2 years’ teaching experience preferred
Experience working in a First Nations community is essential and a willingness to learn about culture, customs & traditions of Cowichan people
Criminal Record Check required
First Aid / CPR-C required
Effective December 1, 2021: full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Cowichan Tribes. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employment
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Cowichan culture, customs, and language
Knowledge of different learning styles and appropriate teaching methods to use
Knowledge of appropriate formative and summative assessment methods
Knowledge of educational obstacles that face First Nations peoples
Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate lesson plans according to curriculum objectives
Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask different tasks simultaneously
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three references. Applications must be sent to Angela Rice, QSES Principal, via email before the deadline with the Reference Number in the subject line of your email.
Reference No. QSL-QSE-TOC-0023
Cowichan Tribes Human Resources Department
Email: angela.rice@cowichantribes.com
Website: http://www.cowichantribes.com/employment-opportunities
Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023
