On-Call Elementary School Teacher

Wagalus Elementary School is seeking applicants for our teacher on-call list. Our school is looking for an individaul with strong acedemic and interpersonal skills who is willing to contribute to our dynamic team.

PURPOSE: 

Reporting to the Principal, the purpose of a Teacher on-call is to instruct students in a variety of acedemic subjects in the absence of the assigned classroom Teacher. Wagalus Elementary School teaches students from Kidergarten to Grade Seven. This position is on-call or as needed based on staffing levels. The Teacher on-call will work onsite with minimal local travel required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN ACEDEMIC SUBJECTS: 

*Implement daily lesson plans as per BC Ministry of Education guidlines.

*Modify lessons as per the individual student's needs.

*Track individual student's perfomance, behaviours, and any issues.

*Maintain order and manage students behaviours while providing a lesson.

*Provide general counselling to student's.

*Other related duties as required.

PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE PROGRAM: 

*When required, prepare student lessons and assignments to meet regulated curriculum objectives.

*Track student's daily attendance

*Debreif with supervisor, other teachers, and parents if issues arise.

*Ensure a safe learning enviroment for all students.

*Ensure Kwakiutl culture, values, and language are integrated in an appropriate manner in classroom activities.

*Other related duties

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

*Bachelor of Education Degree required.

*Valid certificate from Teacher Regulation Branch.

*2 years teaching experience preferred.

*Experience working in a First Nations community is essential and a willingness to learn about culture, customs and traditions of the Kwakiutl people.

*Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience using DIBELS, Readwell, Reading Mastery, Saxon Math, Six Minute Solution and Special Education training.

*Criminal record check required.

*First Aid/CPR required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: 

*Knowledge of Kwakiutl culture, customs, and language.

*Knowledge of different learning styles and appropriate teaching methods to use.

*Knowledge of appropriate formative and summative assesment methods.

*Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate lesson plans according to curriculum objectives.

* Well developed written, oral and interpersonal skills.

*Strong organizational and time management skills.

PERSONAL QUALITIES: 

*Adapdability. Adaptability is a must for teachers, who need to continuously evaluate what's working for their students and even more importantly, what isn't working, and adjust accordingly.

*An ideal candidate must possess qualities being empethetic, patient, and respectful of self and others.

*Must have a keen desire for life long learning, free of bias, and ability to actively engage students and listen.

APPLICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS: 

*Cover Letter

*Updated Resume

*Teacher evaluations or practmum reports

*Two letters of references, including most recent supervisor(s)

*University transcrpits, and 

*TQS Category Card.

SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: 

Attention Marion Hunt, Education Administrator

Kwakiutl Band

P.O Box 1440

Port Hardy, B.C

V0N2P0

Fax: (250) 949-6066

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