Job Description

We are accepting applications for following: Position : Teacher, Grade 3/4 Location : Niton Central School https://nitoncentralschool.gypsd.ca/ Start Date : Duties to August 30, 2022 until June 30, 2023. Hours of work : 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. Role and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for learning. The responsibilities include:

• Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.
• Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations and discussions.
• Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students.
• Reviewing and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines.
• Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures.
• Developing constructive relationships with parents.
• Modelling commitment to professional development.
• Additional information : The teaching assignment will include grades 3 & 4 and other complementary subjects to complete the assignment.

Requirements The successful candidate will:

• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.
• Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree of Education.

The School Niton Central School is the heart of Niton Junction. The community is located approximately 45 kilometers east of Edson, Alberta and 150 kilometers west of Edmonton along the Yellowhead Highway. The school itself is located about 500 meters north along North Niton Road from the junction. The school is a JK-9 facility with approximately 160 students, and we also host the Green Grove Public Library in our building, Green Grove swimming pool, and local outdoor skating rink which are all operated by our community partners. The Division Grande Yellowhead Public School Division stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees. The Board’s three priorities are:

• Student Learning
• Teaching and Leadership Excellence
• Community Engagement

GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision. The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs. The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher has the opportunity to apply for up to $2000 per year to support professional learning. Applications Please submit a cover letter and resume along with a copy of all relevant transcripts. Resumes must highlight professional qualifications, any relevant training and experience, most recent professional evaluations and three current references indicating permission to contact. In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• A Vulnerable Sector Check
• A Child Intervention Record Check

We would like to thank all applicants in advance to all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.