Job Description

Teacher With Outdoor Education and Drama ExperienceSchool Overview: Junior AcademyEstablished in 1988, Junior Academy has built a community around the families whose children attend our school. This community spirit is vital to ensuring all students feel they can achieve academic success.Junior Academy is intentionally a small school. Our community environment ensures every teacher knows each child and each child knows every teacher. An inclusive atmosphere creates a sense of belonging which streams through our hallways-nurturing both teachers and students alike. As a result, Junior Academy excels at building self-esteem and confidence in students. Junior Academy's teaching philosophy focuses on individuals.Our teachers work together to ensure that all children-from gifted students to average learners to those needing more support-are taught in ways that enable them to succeed. This flexibility in determining what works best for each student is admired and appreciated by our parents.Roles and Responsibilities: Preparing daily and long-term lesson plans according to curriculum guidelines. Teaching an outdoor education program to all classes from grades one through eight. Teaching a drama program to all classes from grades four through eight. Teaching a range of subject areas in combination with another teacher which could include, Phys. Ed., Science and Social Studies.

• Helping to implement school wide programs into teaching, such as Executive Functioning and Character Development

Developing children's interests, abilities and coordination using a variety of creative activities including art, sport and music. Maintaining productive working habits and discipline in the classroom. Supervising students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks. Attending staff meetings and training and development sessions. Assessing and evaluating students' educational progress and abilities. Discussing students' progress with parents and guardians, administrators and other professionals as necessary. Organising, attending and supervising school activities such as excursions, school concerts, camps and sporting events. Involvement in the school's co-curricular programs. Other duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills and Attributes Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. B.Ed in elementary education with experience. Experience and / or formal training in outdoor education and drama. Experience working in a special education environment Evidence of building a strong rapport with children and parents

• Demonstrates patience and flexibility as a teacher

Demonstrate a passion for ongoing learning and professional development Has an aptitude for differentiated learning styles and approaches Be skilled in the use of technology

• Have a creative approach to teaching; motivates and engages students with a range of learning styles

Ability to work independently, as well as part of the teaching team. Ability to work flexibly and to adapt in a constantly changing and thriving environment. Demonstrated talent for teaching, coaching, mentoring and inspiring students Proven ability to develop smooth, collaborative working relationships with parents and colleagues Evidence of strong written and oral communication and organizational skills Experience using differentiated instructional strategies and learning strategies. Experience interpreting and executing Individual Education PlansSalary: Starting salary begins at $45,000 / year.To Apply: Interested candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. No phone calls please.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application deadline: 2022-08-20
Expected start date: 2022-08-29