Junior High English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

Alberta Accredited International Schools; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Air travel

Paid holidays

Professional development

Facilities

Parental involvement

Job summary

Alberta Accredited International Schools seeks a Junior High English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher for the 2022-2024 school years in Mexico, joining an English immersion program across bi-national campuses.

The role requires a four-year university teaching degree, Canadian or US certification, and strong English proficiency. You will contribute to literacy, numeracy, and global citizenship while collaborating with intercultural teams in a dynamic learning community.

Qualifications

• Four-year university teaching degree in Elementary or Junior High Education.
• Teaching experience at Elementary, Junior High or High School levels.
• Recognized professional teaching certification in Canada or the US.
• Proficiency in English with excellent pronunciation.
• Ability to teach in a cross-curricular and 21st Century learning environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and professionalism.
• Proactivity in integrating information technology into the curriculum.
• Adaptability to new cultures and languages.
• Ability to work within a Professional Learning Community.
• Ability to work on a team with intercultural teaching partners and other grade team members.

Skills

English Language Arts

Social Studies

Cross-curricular teaching

Tech integration

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor in Education

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST EDUCATORS FROM ALBERTA AND CANADA FOR THE 2022-2024 SCHOOL YEARS

POSITION AVAILABLE: Junior High English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

We offer the Alberta Education and Mexican Secretary of Public Education programs, in an English immersion setting. We are looking for highly qualified staff to contribute their skills, knowledge and talents towards the high standard of education we strive to achieve at our schools.

CANADIAN SCHOOLS IN MEXICO: GUADALAJARA:

• EARLY YEARS TO GRADE 11 - ALBERTA ACCREDITED
• LEON: EARLY YEARS TO GRADE 4
• QUERETARO: EARLY YEARS TO GRADE 5
• PUEBLA: EARLY YEARS TO GRADE 1

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Focused on technology integration to improve teaching and student learning in every classroom, including MakerSpace (STEAM) facilities on both campuses, a 1:1 iPad program from grade 4 -6, and a 1:1 MacBook program for grades 7 to grade 11.
• Bi-national English immersion school committed to student success in literacy, numeracy, creativity, innovation. and global citizenship.
• Response to student needs in a holistic manner, in order to help them become engaged thinkers, ethical citizens, entrepreneurial in spirit, and respectful of Mexican and Canadian values.
• Student development and wellness is a key focus of academic excellence and a well rounded individual. You can learn more about our school by visiting our website at http://www.canadianschool.com.mx/en/home/.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year University teaching degree in Elementary or Junior High Education.
• Teaching experience at the Elementary, Junior High Or High School levels.
• Recognized professional teaching certification in Canada or the US.
• Proficiency in English with excellent pronunciation.
• Ability to teach in a cross-curricular and 21st Century learning environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and professionalism.
• Proactivity in seeking opportunities to integrate information technology into the curriculum.
• Adaptability to new cultures and languages.
• Ability to work within the culture of a Professional Learning Community.
• Ability to work on a team with intercultural teaching partners and other grade team members.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Understanding of Career and Technology Foundations.
• Experience working with ELL students.
• Willingness to contribute to take an active part in committees, the school community, design teams and school initiatives.

WE OFFER:

• A competitive remuneration package, which includes: salary, rent/utilities allowance, health insurance, air travel and holidays.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Excellent educational facilities with a wonderful student population.
• Strong parental involvement and support.
• Collaborative leadership team and a great working environment.
• Appealing lifestyle in a safe urban environment with a wonderful climate year-round.