Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY



Working within (Seabird Island Community School) for the school year, The Teacher will be responsible for providing instruction, preparation, assessment, classroom management, professional development and school meetings, community and parental relations and adherence to all Seabird Island Community School and BC Ministry of Education policies and procedures. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary, collaborative teaching team, liaising with other professionals, students, family members, and community to provide students with holistic, culturally focused education.







Be part of a team where you can positively influence a student's educational journey and see the difference you can make in a community as you teach the diverse student body of .





SUCCESS PROFILE


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Organized: Excellent classroom management, behavioral management and organizational skills. Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead classrooms to promote teamwork and create a positive environment for students. Developing relationships with students, parents, families and community professionals. Passionate: A passion for technology that you'll share with future generations. Innovative: A collaborative attitude, participating in planning, developing, extending services and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive student culture. Inclusive: Forward thinking, inclusively minded approach to create support students with special needs. Role Model: High professional and ethical standards. Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


WORK THAT MATTERS


Lalme' Iwesawtexw is a place to learn many skills. We are many nations, but we proclaim one goal to strengthen our pride, our language, our culture and our freedom. Our school's mission is to provide a supportive and culturally relevant learning environment which places a high value on life-long learning, respect for self and others, honesty, integrity, generosity and hard work.





We are a Group One K-12 Independent school located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We have an expected student enrollment of 226 students housed in the main school (K-8) and in the adjacent high school.

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BENEFITS & PERKS


Benefits vary by job type and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process. Benefits are eligible after a successful probationary period has been served.


Extended health and dental benefits, Accrued vacation and sick time, Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement, Collaboration with an interdisciplinary teaching team, Equitable hourly rates in accordance with collective agreements, and Casual dress code


WHAT YOU BRING


Bachelor's degree in education Current practicing British Columbia (BC) Certified Teacher qualification. Solid knowledge of and demonstrated ability in addressing a wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs of children of intermediate ages. Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedure. Experience working with First Nations children and the community is considered an asset.



REPORTS TO: Principal





APPLY HERE

Please apply online at

https://seabirdisland.bamboohr.com/careers/644?source=aWQ9MTc%3D

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https://www.seabirdisland.ca/careers/ Upload your resume, illustrating your ability to fulfill this position. Upload a cover letter, indicating why you think you would be right for this position. Note all fields with a are required to be filled, in order to complete the submission of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING


Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.





We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.