Social Studies Teacher – Middle School

About Kahnawà:ke Education Center
The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.

Position Summary
The main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standardsbased instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• To participate in school and student enhancement activities; activities may include various school committees, coaching sports, coordinating events, and intramural activities.
• To ensure short-term and long-term planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity.
• To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
• To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and student-centered methods, materials and resources
• To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students.
• To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work.
• To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
• To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc.
• To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students.
• To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning.
• To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
• To support the implementation of school’s rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education degree or related field teaching degree OR working towards a Bachelor of Education degree and previous teaching experience OR Teaching certificate with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
• Solid knowledge of subject matter for all subjects and courses in the assigned program of studies.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents.
• Complete fluency in English & French
• Proficiency in Kanien’kéha language is an asset