Elementary School Teacher

Meadowridge School; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowridge School, une école internationale d'éducation à Calgary, recherche un Enseignant d'École Élémentaire. Le candidat idéal doit être titulaire d'un diplôme en éducation et d'une certification d'enseignement valide en Colombie-Britannique. Il sera responsable de la mise en œuvre du programme éducatif tout en promouvant la mission de l'école axée sur le développement holistique et inclusif des élèves.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Environnement inclusif et accueillant

Accès à des espaces naturels

Programmes co-curriculaires variés

Qualifications

• Qualifications requises : Bachelor en Éducation et Certification d'Enseignant valide en Colombie-Britannique.
• Une expérience dans l'enseignement IB est un atout.
• Passion pour l'éducation différenciée et l'innovation.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir la mission et la vision de Meadowridge.
• Collaborer avec le personnel éducatif et évaluer les progrès des élèves.
• Participer aux activités co-curriculaires de la communauté scolaire.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Classroom Management

Teaching

Lesson Planning

Behavior Management

Special Education

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Education

Valid BC Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Position Title : Elementary School Teacher

Start Date : August 21 2025

Status : Permanent 1.0 FTE

Meadowridge School is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to join our amazing community. We offer a welcoming engaging and inclusive workplace with extensive opportunities for professional growth and development within an outstanding community of educators.

The School

Meadowridge School is an independent co-educational secular day school offering an IB education to over 640 students ages 4 to 17 (JK to 12). Meadowridge is an accredited IB continuum world school with a well-established Primary Years Programme (PYP) Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school campus is located on a 27-acre forested parcel of land on the outskirts of Maple Ridge BC. Our campus and facilities have been carefully designed to align with our connection and appreciation of the natural world. Our physical spaces reflect the importance of movement play and interaction with the outdoors. Exterior doors from classrooms provide quick access to natural spaces including a community garden green houses a forest with a trail network and a newly developed campground area. Our play spaces are vast and take into consideration the developmental needs of children.

Our Mission statement is Learning to live well with others and for others in a just community .

Position Rationale and Goal

The teacher is the key element in the Schools ability to promote the social emotional and academic well-being of the students and is the key driver of a school culture that is warm inviting and committed to the ideals of the International Baccalaureate Programmes. Consistent with the Ministry of Education and International Baccalaureate Programmes the teacher works within an established framework for the delivery of educational service which supports the school program. The teacher ensures that the instructional program is implemented in a way that maximizes learning for all students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Meadowridge mission and vision
• Model and encourage a culture in alignment with the IB Learner Profile
• Collaborate and maintain a professional relationship with school staff and faculty
• Implement IB Programme and BC Education Plan (plan deliver assess and report) for assigned grades and subject areas
• Embrace experiential education through the intentional engagement of the head (intellectual) heart (emotional) and hands (physical) into pedagogical practice
• Monitor and support students academic emotional and social growth through our pastoral care program
• Nurture each child to discover their own talents sense of purpose and sense of self
• Build positive relationships with families through regular communication and participation in community engagements
• Collaboratively plan and participate in field trips including overnight trips as assigned
• Make an active contribution to our extensive co-curricular programs and participate fully in the culture of our Meadowridge community
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth and development
• Ensure classroom is ready to receive students prior to the start of school each year including classroom relocations
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School or delegate

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors Degree in Education
• A valid BC Teaching Certificate (or eligibility to obtain)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) training and IB experience are preferred but not required

Desired Dispositions and Approaches

• Demonstrates an approach to teaching and learning that aligns with Meadowridge values :

Strong practitioner of inquiry experiential and concept-based teaching

• A commitment to supporting differentiated learning styles and a passion for educating the whole student
• Varies assessment strategies to inform instruction and monitor learning
• Demonstrates a highly collaborative disposition
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills to establish connections with students parents and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to integrating technology purposefully to transform learning
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and creativity in education
• Highly reflective and committed to continuous professional growth and improvement

Please visit our website at for more information about our school.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds including BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) personswith disabilities

LGBTQ2S (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply as we believe in equal opportunities and diverse perspectives.

We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment for individuals with disabilities ensuring an accessible and inclusive environment for all. If you require accommodations during the application process please email

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral unceded territory of the Katzie the Kwantlen and Coast Salish Peoples. We value the opportunity to learn live play and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.

We thank all for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 67732 - 115062

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