T24-318 Temporary Part-time (40% Thursday/Friday) Kindergarten

Posting Number: T24-318

Date Issued: August 29, 2024

POSITION

Worksite: Promontory Elementary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (40% – Thursday/Friday)

Assignment Area(s): Primary – Kindergarten

Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)

Effective Date: Immediately until not later than June 30, 2025 (or return of teacher)

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

Deadline for Applications: Monday, September 9, 2024 – 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 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

• relevant training and experience in teaching Kindergarten is preferred

• 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 create a safe, caring, inclusive classroom environment select that meets the individual academic, social/emotional, and behavioural needs of all students

• strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to utilize proactive classroom management strategies that includes well established routines and implementation of support or adaptations for all students to experience success with their learning

• demonstrated ability in the application and use of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation and mindful behaviour that supports students the social/emotional needs and promotes a positive and effective learning environment

• knowledge and a proven ability to utilize a wide variety of strategies to support the development of literacy skills through a balanced program where reading readiness and early writing skills are fostered

• demonstrated knowledge of and successful experience with applying effective strategies to support the development of numeracy concepts and skills

• 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) and planning for instruction to meet the collective and individual learning needs of students

• demonstrated commitment and involvement in ongoing 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

• knowledge and demonstrated experience with First People’s Principle of Learning

• demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents

• proven ability, commitment, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and administration in order to support all students

• ability to manage a classroom-based budget

• demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the school growth plan

For Further Information Contact: Kim Kass, Principal or Justin Moore, Vice-Principal (604) 824-4885