Date Issued: April 17, 2024 POSITION

Worksite: Watson Elementary School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Primary Kindergarten

Salary Range: 57,972 to 106,217 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date : September 1, 2024

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

Deadline for Applications: April 25, 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 in all areas of this assignment at the early primary level Kindergarten

knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Educations current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment at the early primary level Kindergarten

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 select, adapt and differentiate instructional materials to meet the individual academic, social/emotional, and behavioural needs of all students

strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to utilize proactive classroom management strategies to promote a positive and effective classroom learning environment and throughout the school, supporting PBS and school wide initiatives in supporting student behavior and self-regulation skills

demonstrated ability in the application and use of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation and mindful behaviour in the classroom

demonstrated commitment and involvement in 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

experience, training in, and a willingness to carry out the District Early Intervention Screens such as the KLST (Kindergarten Language Screening Test)

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) allowing the teacher to plan for/adjust instruction to meet the collective and individual learning needs of students

demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents

familiarity with, and a proven ability to utilize a wide variety of literacy and numeracy strategies with young learners including, but not limited to, oral language programs (Moe the Mouse, Talking Tables), a balanced literacy and numeracy program to promote readiness skills

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

ongoing commitment to professional development and currency in the craft of teaching

demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the school growth planFor Further Information Contact: Terry Bateman, Principal (604) 858-9477