Date Issued: May 16, 2023

POSITION

Worksite: Yarrow Elementary School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Intermediate Teacher – Grade 5

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
• 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.
• training and successful experience in teaching intermediate students using Ministry of Education New Curriculum
• demonstrated ability to plan for and teach all required subjects at this grade level.
• knowledge and demonstrated ability in teaching a well-balanced literacy program.
• knowledge and demonstrated ability in using sound teaching practices such as: Guided Reading, Writing Power, Write Traits, using the Connect, Process, Transform, Reflect process and the ACT assessment.
• knowledge and demonstrated ability in teaching a well-balanced numeracy program including the use of S.N.A.P.
• knowledge of methods for selecting, modifying, and adapting instructional materials to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of all students.
• knowledge of and proven experience in using current assessment practices to allow students to show what they know and to guide instruction.
• commitment to being part of a collaborative team involving in-service with colleagues.
• demonstrated ability using technology to enhance student engagement for a wide range of abilities.
• commitment to supporting PBS and school-wide initiatives and implementing all aspects of the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Matrix
• proven ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff and parents.
• Committed to cultivating emotional connections and enriching students’ relationships with the natural world

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