About Kahnawà:ke Education CenterThe mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.
Position SummaryThe main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standardsbased instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs.
Key Responsibilities
- To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- To participate in school and student enhancement activities; activities may include various school committees, coaching sports, coordinating events, and intramural activities.
- To ensure short-term and long-term planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity.
- To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
- To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and student-centered methods, materials and resources
- To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students.
- To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work.
- To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
- To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc.
- To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students.
- To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning.
- To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
- To support the implementation of school’s rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Education degree or related field teaching degree OR working towards a Bachelor of Education degree and previous teaching experience OR Teaching certificate with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
- Solid knowledge of subject matter for all subjects and courses in the assigned program of studies.
- Knowledge of growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents.
- Complete fluency in English & French
- Proficiency in Kanien’kéha language is an asset