Position I: Wagalus Elementary School Teacher-On-Call (TOC)
Wagalus Elementary School is seeking applicants for our teacher-on-call list. Our school is looking for individuals with strong academic and interpersonal skills to join our educational team.
PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Principal, TOCs instruct students in a variety of academic subjects in the absence of the assigned classroom Teacher. We have students from Kindergarten through Grade Seven. This position is an on-call or as needed basis. The TOC will work onsite with minimal local travel required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruct Students in Academic Subjects:
- Implement daily lesson plans as per BC Ministry of Education guidelines.
- Modify lessons as per the individual student’s needs.
- Track individual student performance.
- Maintain positive classroom environment ensuring any behaviour issues are addressed.
- Participate in outdoor learning activities.
- Other related duties as required.
Provide Administrative Support to the Educational Program:
- When required, prepare student lessons and assignments for learning outcomes
- Track student’s daily attendance.
- Ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
- Ensure Kwakiutl culture, values, and language are integrated in an appropriate manner in learning activities.
- Other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Education Degree required.
- BC Teaching Certificate
- Two years of teaching experience preferred.
- Experience working in a First Nations community is essential and a willingness to learn about the culture, customs and traditions of the Kwakiutl People.
- Applicants with experience using DIBELS, Readwell, and Saxon Math are preferred
- Criminal Record Check required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Kwakiutl culture, customs, and language
- Knowledge of different learning styles and appropriate teaching methods to use.
- Knowledge of appropriate formative and summative assessment methods
- Well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Personal qualities:
- An ideal candidate must possess qualities of being empathetic, kind, patient, and respectful of self and others.
- Must have a keen desire for lifelong learning, understand their own personal biases, and have an ability to actively engage students in learning.
Applications and Other Documents:
- Cover letter
- Updated Resume
- Teacher evaluations or practicum reports
- Two (2) Letters of References including most recent supervisor(s)
- University transcripts, and
- TQS Category Card
Attention: Sheila McGrath, Principal, Wagalus Elementary School, P.O. Box 640, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0; Email: principal@wagalus.ca. For further information, contact Sheila at 250-949-5722.