Job Description

Posting Number: T23-36 Date Issued: February 23, 2023 POSITION Worksite: Yarrow Elementary School Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time Assignment Area(s): Primary \xe2\x80\x93 Grade 3 Effective Date: Immediately until not Later than June 30, 2023 Deadline for Applications: March 3, 2023 \xe2\x80\x93 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:

• academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment.
• knowledge of and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education\xe2\x80\x99s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment.
• demonstrated successful classroom experience teaching at the Grade 3.
• consistent use of the most current effective instructional practices to create a powerful balanced literacy program; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with gradual release of responsibility and targeted small group literacy instruction.
• consistent use of the most current effective instructional practices to create a powerful balanced numeracy program; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with gradual release of responsibility and targeted small group numeracy instruction.
• commitment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an assigned teaching team.
• willingness to use outdoor learning space as part of the extended classroom connecting place with space.
• demonstrated ability and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using the First Peoples Principles of Learning
• willingness to use district and Ministry data sets (ACT, SNAP, EDI, FSA, PM/RR, ETC.) to identify student need and drive informed teaching practice and team teacher planning.
• demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applying effective strategies to support the development of literacy skills; preference will be given to individuals with successful experience with balanced literacy and Guided Reading
• demonstrated knowledge of and successful experience with applying effective strategies to support the development of balanced numeracy skills.
• knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use hands-on discovery learning and problem/inquiry learning for instruction.
• demonstrated effective ability to utilize a variety of assessment processes that allow students to show what they know (assessment for, as, of learning) and that allow the teacher to differentiate instruction to meet the collective and individual learning needs of students.
• knowledge of and experience with integrating First Peoples Principles of Learning along with local First Peoples traditions & culture into the classroom
• knowledge, experience, and willingness to support the Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement goals.
• demonstrated effective ability to consistently meet the social/emotional and behavioural needs of students.
• engage in shared planning and shared decision making, and to develop a strong and caring professional learning community in support of the School Growth Plan
• proven effective ability, commitment, and willingness to work collectively with colleagues, support staff, parents, and administration in order to support all students through an RTI system and student-centered model.
• demonstrated effective ability to utilize proactive classroom management strategies in order to promote a positive and effective learning environment in the classroom and throughout the school, supporting PBS and school wide initiatives and Code of Conduct
• proven commitment to and demonstrated effective ability in working with colleagues in a collaborative fashion.
• proven effective ability to demonstrate and apply excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
• demonstrated commitment and involvement in professional development and staff collaboration that supports the enhancement of student learning (literacy/numeracy/social responsibility/application of technology/engaging learners) as it applies to the intermediate context.

For Further Information Contact: Charlotte DeBruyn, Principal (604) 823-4408