English Teacher Secondary

Roles and responsibilities

• Planning for instructionat the yearly, unit, weekly and / or daily level implementing schoolmandated programs, strategies of instruction and assessment to workwith students to achieve the Learning Standards of the BritishColumbia Canada Ministry of EducationCurriculum
• Using effective teaching strategies,learning and professional resources available for the grade tosupport instruction within curriculum guidelines and with the useof school mandated instructional frameworks and programs to createopportunities for differentiated learning for students withdifferent skill levels or learningstyles
• Providing enrichment events andactivities including but not limited to field trips, showcases,concerts, plays, and productions. Events may be organized at aclass level and / or a school-widelevel
• Communicating assignments and objectivesto students in a well-organized manner, using clear and preciselanguage
• Sending homework assignments that arean extension of clearly defined school activities, appropriate tothe age, ability, and independent level of students, to provideopportunities for students to enrich, apply and review lessons andpractice skills they have learned, including open-ended studentactivities
• Diagnosing, instructing andevaluating the specific needs for students who are struggling tomeet grade expectations and seeking assistance as necessary fromthe School Support Program
• Using As Learningand For Learning Assessments to monitor student progress in orderto plan instruction and provide feedback on a regular basis tostudents, their parents and the schooladministration
• Actively engage in discussionsand planning that take place at the Grade Level Team level andwithin Teams across different grade levels, to enhance consistencyof practice and student achievement
• Preparingformal report cards and engaging in parent conferences according tothe set dates
• Establishing and maintaining fairand just standards for student behavior, with the guidance of theschool Code of Conduct, to create an effective and safe learningenvironment
• Supervising students in theclassroom, on the school campus and off-campus at school-relatedactivities
• Guiding, motivating and supervisingthe classroom assistant, if one is assigned to the class you areteaching
• Maintaining accurate, complete andlegible records as required by the schoolpolicy
• Attending and taking an active role instaff meetings including those focused on analyzing studentassessment and data for the purpose of growthplanning
• Communicating concerns, ideas, andinformation with colleagues, students, the school administration,parents and the community in a professional and constructivemanner
• Maintaining a positive professionalrelationship with parents for the benefit of their children,including but not limited to informing them of upcoming-week lessonsummaries, behavioral issues, and their children'sprogress
• Displaying willingness to understandthe local culture and handle the cultural nuances in a caring andrespectful manner
• Participating in professionaldevelopment organized by the school
• AttendSaturday school, not to exceed eight sessions for the schoolyear

Desiredcandidate profile

Requirements

Education Required : Bachelor

Minimum Teaching Experience : 2 years of teachingexperience

Required Certificates : TeachingCredential / License

The school hires licensed teachersfrom BC and other Canadian provinces and Teachers who havecertification from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia,New Zealand or South Africa. Teachers who are licensed injurisdictions other than Canada British Columbia would be expectedto work on their BC certification after they accept an officialoffer from the school

Experience in differentiatedlearning and student inquiry instruction is stronglypreferred

Experience in ESL education is stronglypreferred

International experience and / or an attitude ofrespect to other cultures is needed

Start the process ofgetting British Columbia teacher certification immediately uponsigning this letter of the job offer. Provide and arrange forproviding all required documents in a timely manner to make surecertification is obtained as quickly as possible. Report progresson achieving certification to the school in detail to help theschool follow up on the certification with the BC Ministry ofEducation Teachers Certification Branch. The school has the rightto terminate the contract if this duty is not fulfilled or ifBritish Columbia teacher certification is not obtained due to theteacher not providing the required documents or meeting any of thecertification requirements

KeySkills

Teaching,English Teaching,PlanningSkills

Employment Type : Full-time

Department / Functional Area : Customer Education

Experience : Not Mentioned years

Gender : Male

Vacancy : 1

Joining Date : Wed, 26 Feb2025