Description
Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.
The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:
- 13 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 K-10 school
- 4 secondary schools
- 2 K-12 schools
- online learning and blended programs
- an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.
The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $61,522 to $108,126, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Winlaw Elementary School is looking for a 0.506 FTE Term Grade 3/4 and Prep classroom teacher to work with our team of professionals in delivering an educational program to our students.
The prep position is 0.106 FTE and will take place on Wednesday mornings providing prep to Gr. 2/3, Gr. 3/4, and Gr. 5/6. Being able to teach Gr. 5/6 French in the prep will be an asset.
The 0.4 FTE Grade 3/4 position will take place on Thursday/Friday. The successful candidate must be able to work well with another teacher and will be responsible for the full teaching load of the class. The successful applicant will have demonstrated successful classroom experience in a primary/intermediate classroom. It is expected that the successful applicant will work with and follow the school-based team plans for inclusion of all students, behaviour expectations, and continue to implement whole school wide programs related to school and district strategic plans.
The awarded applicant will be energetic, collaborative and an organized individual and is committed to student learning. The successful candidate is expected to plan, prepare and present curriculum related to multiple elementary classrooms and apply current pedagogy to support student success.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor of Education with experience in the above noted areas
A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch
Teachers applying for this position must possess the following skills and attributes:
• A comprehensive understanding of BC’s revised curriculum, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and BC’s Early Learning Framework
• Recently demonstrated excellent classroom management skills, organization and communication skills
Teachers applying for this position must possess the following attributes:
• Knowledge of current instructional practices and curriculum.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency and current use of technologies to enhance and personalize learning.
• Knowledge of current pedagogy on teaching in an elementary classroom
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, reconciliation and inclusion.
• Excellent verbal, written, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Social-emotional competencies of self-awareness, empathy, flexibility, and relationship-building.
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with students, staff and parents in a welcoming manner.
• Proven ability to implement effective strategies to engage and support academic success for all learners in an inclusive environment.
• Experience in designing and applying various assessment techniques to measure and monitor student progress.
• Commitment to professional learning with a desire to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies to support a creative, engaged, and inclusive classroom experience.
• Commitment to collaboration with students, parents and staff (both school and District) to enhance the school as a learning community.
• Training in trauma-informed practices (e.g.: Complex Trauma Resources, etc.).
• Experience with positive behaviour support, and a willingness to support the implementation of school-wide initiatives.
For more information on this position - please contact the Principal, Monica Doyle, at monica.doyle@sd8.bc.ca
School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only those who have been shortlisted.
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