Grade 9 Teacher (1.0 FTE Temporary) Swift Current Comprehensive High School #3664

St. Clement's School; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Grade 9 Teacher for a temporary position at Swift Current Comprehensive High School. This role is perfect for someone passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment while connecting with students in a meaningful way. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to promote a positive learning atmosphere and support diversity and inclusion initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students and contribute to a vibrant school community. If you are committed to student-centered learning and have a strong teaching philosophy, we invite you to apply and join our progressive school division.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in a collaborative team environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Constructivist learning approach

Student-centered learning

Commitment to diversity

Teaching experience

Saskatchewan Teacher Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Teaching Certification in Saskatchewan

Job description

Grade 9 Teacher (1.0 FTE Temporary)

Swift Current Comprehensive High School

Competition #3664

The Chinook School Division requires a full time (1.0 FTE) temporary Grade 9 teacher at Swift Current Comprehensive High School beginning February 3, 2025 through June 30, 2025. SCCHS is a Grade 9-12 school with 995 students and 53 teachers.

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
• present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
• identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity;
• take meaningful action.

Qualifications:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and an ability to work in a team environment;
• A teaching philosophy that reflects a constructivist and cooperative learning approach;
• Ability to work effectively within an environment which includes developing meaningful and productive relationships with students, parents, PLCs, professionals and community service agencies;
• Demonstrated ability to connect with youth in a student-centered learning environment in addition to having an interest or willingness to connect with students outside of the classroom;
• Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation;
• Demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion;
• Successful teaching experience or training;
• Certified as a Teacher in good standing in Saskatchewan or the ability to be certified.

Please submit your application electronically via Apply to Education including a cover letter addressed to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources (indicating competition #3664), a résumé, complete with three references and any supporting documents by January 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

For more information about this position, please contact Kelsey Tsougrianis, Principal at [phone] or Angela Hermanson, Deputy Director at [phone].

Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.