Description
Date Issued: October 3, 2024
POSITION
Worksite: Sardis Secondary School
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s): English Composition 11, New Media 11, and Philosophy 12
Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)
Effective Date: Immediately until not later than December 20, 2024 (or return of the teacher)
Please Note: The assignment within this position may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, October 11, 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 English and Philosophy at the secondary school level
• at least two years experience and demonstrated ability teaching secondary English and Philosophy
• 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.
• Bachelors of Arts degree with a focus on Secondary English
• a knowledge and commitment to the Ministry of Education Secondary curriculum and a willingness to explore and implement concepts and competencies from the curriculum
• willingness to work with highly motivated students to ensure maximum success beyond graduation
• demonstrated ability to motivate, and provide success for struggling learners in Secondary Social Studies and Physical Education
• demonstrated ability to devise and use a variety of assessment processes that effectively allow students to demonstrate their learning
• demonstrated ability to consistently incorporate a wide range of effective classroom management strategies that maintain the dignity of students with an emphasis on a proactive approach
• an exemplary work ethic with proven ability to work as an effective team member
• proven ability as a curricular leader including exemplary organizational and time management skills, creative problem-solving skills, effective team building skills and strong communication skills
• demonstrated willingness to explore and implement concepts from the new curriculum including awareness of and experience working with the First Peoples Principles of Learning
• demonstrated commitment to a vertically aligned curriculum
• demonstrated commitment to the use of technology to enhance and leverage effective instructional practice and track student learning
• demonstrated commitment to use technology as part of a larger initiative to communicate consistently and effectively with parents
• demonstrated sensitivity, awareness and understanding of adolescent development and enthusiasm for developing positive relationships with adolescents
• willingness to work in a collaborative manner with staff, administration, and parents
For Further Information Contact: Lynnet Schramm, Principal (604) 858-9424