Description
The North Vancouver School District (NVSD) is not only “the natural place to learn”, it is also “the natural place to work”. Our mandate is to provide world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student and bring communities together to learn, share, and grow. With almost 2500 staff members, the district’s 25 elementary (7 French Immersion) and 7 secondary (3 French Immersion) schools provide a safe, culturally diverse, and nurturing environment for approximately 16,000 students.
Noted for its progressive approach to instruction, firm belief in Inclusive Education, advocacy for indigenizing learning, and emphasis on social-emotional learning, the NVSD is a great place to start or continue your career.
NATURE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Carson Graham Secondary is proud to be an International Baccalaureate School that sits on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Carson Graham is looking for a Core French teacher. The assignment includes 1 block of French 8 IB in period 4 and 1 block of French 10 IB in period 8. The assignment is afternoons only (1:50pm to 3:00pm). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of colleagues in the Modern Languages department.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor of Education Degree (Secondary), specializing in Modern Languages (Core French).
Successful experience teaching Modern Languages (Core French) at the Secondary Level.
IB Programme Expectations:
Has demonstrable knowledge of and a commitment to modelling and supporting students in developing:
The IB Learner Profile
The IB Programme Standards and Practices
Interdisciplinary / Transdisciplinary Teaching
The Approaches to Learning
The IB continuum- Progression of Learning
The inquiry, action, reflection cycle as it pertains to the IB Programmes
International mindedness and understanding of global contexts
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of IB pedagogy
Has knowledge of and successful experience in inquiry-based instruction
Has knowledge of and successful experience in concept-based Instruction
Is well versed in the IB assessment philosophy, and utilizes effective assessment practices
Embeds technology into instruction in meaningful and innovative ways
Adeptly uses the IB planning framework to ensure incorporation of the key elements of the programme
Is committed to professional collaboration - will meet regularly with the IB Programme Coordinator and colleagues to:
ensure adherence to the IB Programme Standards and Practices
plan and reflect on units of inquiry
conduct whole-staff reflections on development of the programme
Agrees to attend IB-sanctioned professional development
Ensures all expectations set by the IBO concerning programmes and procedures are carried out accordingly and in a timely manner
Assists with supervising students (Creativity, Action and Service, the Personal Project or Exhibition)
Participate in the self-study and programme reflections
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES and EXPERIENCE
Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated teaching ability.
Comprehensive understanding of curriculum coupled with demonstrated ability to interpret curriculum appropriately to accommodate individual differences.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement a variety of assessment practices to measure and monitor student progress effectively.
Demonstrated ability to organize for instruction to maximize student potential.
Confidence and proficiency in using instructional organizers, concepts, and strategies that actively engage all students in learning.
Knowledge and demonstrated ability to structure and organize instructional strategies to enhance academic learning time.
Practical knowledge of district initiatives in reading so that reading skills and strategies can be taught explicitly across the curriculum to insure reading success.
Strategies to identify learning difficulties early, understand obstacles to learning, and implement effective intervention to maximize academic success.
Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant computer technologies to teaching and learning.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Evidence of personal initiative and strong work ethic.
Demonstrated successful and creative classroom experience.
Demonstrated ability to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to the needs and demands of the profession.
Willingness to be involved in professional development, with an ongoing commitment to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff to enhance the school as a learning community.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Possession of a BC Teaching Certificate
Membership in the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
A member of the North Vancouver Teachers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation.
