Date Issued: May 16, 2023

POSITION

Worksite : Watson Elementary School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s) : Primary – Kindergarten

Effective Date: September 1, 2023

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

Deadline for Applications: May 25, 2023 – 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 :

• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment at the early primary level – Kindergarten
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment at the early primary level – Kindergarten
• demonstrated ability and a commitment to a play-based, place based curriculum conducive to the social/emotional, academic, and physical development of young learners
• demonstrated ability to select, adapt and differentiate instructional materials to meet the individual academic, social/emotional, and behavioural needs of all students
• strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to utilize proactive classroom management strategies to promote a positive and effective classroom learning environment and throughout the school, supporting PBS and school wide initiatives in supporting student behavior and self-regulation skills
• demonstrated ability in the application and use of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation and mindful behaviour in the classroom
• 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 Kindergarten setting
• experience, training in, and a willingness to carry out the District Early Intervention Screens such as the KLST (Kindergarten Language Screening Test)
• ability and commitment to utilize a variety of assessment processes that effectively allow students to show what they know (assessment for, as and of learning) allowing the teacher to plan for/adjust instruction to meet the collective and individual learning needs of students
• demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents
• familiarity with, and a proven ability to utilize a wide variety of literacy and numeracy strategies with young learners including, but not limited to, oral language programs (Moe the Mouse, Talking Tables), a balanced literacy and numeracy program to promote readiness skills
• proven ability, commitment, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and administration to support all students
• ongoing commitment to professional development and currency in the craft of teaching
• demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the school growth plan

For Further Information Contact: Terry Bateman, Principal or Jaqueline Berkes, Vice Principal (604) 858-9477