Description
Date Issued: October 10, 2024
POSITION
Worksite: Strathcona Elementary School
Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (58.6%)
Assignment Area(s): Intermediate - Grade 4 (40%) & Preparation (18.6%)
Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date: Immediately until not later than June 30, 2025
Please Note: The assignment within this position may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.
Deadline for Applications : Monday, October 21, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.
Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:
• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• demonstrated knowledge and experience of effective strategies to support the development of literacy skills; preference will be given to individuals possessing knowledge, training and experience in Balanced Literacy, Daily 5, Guided Reading, SMART Learning and/or Literacy Circles
• training and experience in Jump Math and SNAP to support a balanced Numeracy approach, use of real-world applications and hands-on activities to support learning
• knowledge of and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
• successful experience teaching K to 5
• ability to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessment practices in Physical Education in order to measure and monitor student progress effectively
• strong commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated successful experience in teaching all components of a well-rounded, balanced and effective Physical Education program at the elementary level
• demonstrated ability to use a variety of formative and summative assessments to plan for instruction and to differentiate instruction for individual student success
• knowledge of and demonstrated ability in addressing the wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of children
• strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to utilize proactive classroom management strategies in order to promote a positive and effective classroom learning environment and throughout the school, supporting PBS and school wide initiatives in supporting student behavior and self-regulation skills
• demonstrated ability in enhancing student engagement through a variety of lesson designs including integration of technology as a teaching/learning instructional tool in the intermediate classroom
• demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively as part of an Intermediate Team in implementation of curriculum and Response to Intervention school-wide systems
• demonstrated ability in the application of current brain-based strategies as they relate to learning, self-regulation and mindful behaviour
• commitment to supporting PBS and school-wide initiatives (i.e. Student Leadership, Restorative Practices)
• demonstrated commitment to working with students, staff, parents and administration in an open, accepting manner in order to promote a strong and caring professional learning community
• a current First-Aid and CPR certificate would be an asset
For Further Information Contact: Michael Kotanko, Principal or Scott Fiddes VP (604) 795-7840
