French Immersion Teacher

St. Clement's School; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate French Immersion Teachers to join their collaborative team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid BC Teachers Certificate and demonstrate native-like fluency in French, along with a commitment to effective teaching practices and professional development. With a focus on personalized learning and a technologically rich setting, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence. Join us in shaping the future of our students!

Qualifications

• Valid BC Teachers Certificate and experience in French Immersion required.
• Native-like fluency in French and knowledge of effective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of teachers to deliver French Immersion education.
• Create a safe and caring learning environment for all students.

Skills

Native-like fluency in French

Knowledge of BC Curriculum

Effective literacy and numeracy practices

Personalizing learning for students

Technologically rich learning environment

Education

Valid BC Teachers Certificate

Experience in French Immersion

Job description

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

New Westminster Schools is seeking qualified French Immersion Teachers for the following positions:

Temporary Full-time and Part-time Early French Immersion Teachers

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The candidate will be part of, and work closely with, a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

These positions are available effective September 3, 2024 and end June 30, 2024, with opportunity to apply internally for postings for the following school year.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid BC Teachers Certificate
• Member of the Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch
• Qualified/experienced in French Immersion at the Elementary Level
• Native-like fluency in written and spoken French language
• Experience teaching French Immersion and/or formal training in French Immersion methodology
• Knowledge of effective literacy and numeracy practices and development
• Knowledge and experience in personalizing learning for all students
• Ability and willingness to work in a technologically rich learning environment
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Search as carried out through the Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch
• Commitment to creating a safe and caring learning environment
  
  

COMPENSATION

• Salary as per Teachers' Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $57,984.00 to $107,490.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

Application Process:

To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. Please include your cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certificates or diplomas, practicum and/or teacher evaluation report, and references.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [e-mail].

Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement, and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person.