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
Email: education@kwakiutl.bc.ca