T2526-120 0.50 FTE Temporary Grade K-9 BL Outdoor Teacher

St. Clement's School; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Port Alberni seeks a temporary 0.50 FTE Grades K-9 Blended Learning HLC Teacher specializing in Outdoor Learning. The ideal candidate will have experience in online learning and a commitment to collaborative teaching methods. This role involves face-to-face instruction and creating engaging learning resources, fostering an inclusive environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an online or blended program in BC.
• Ability to create online learning resources.
• Standard First Aid certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face instruction in multi-grade classes.
• Support families across multiple platforms during home learning days.
• Coordinate community-based programs.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Teaching Certification

Tools

Google Classroom

Desire to Learn

Seesaw

Job description

School District 71 is aninclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the temporary position of:

• 0.50 FTE Grades K-9 Blended Learning HLC Teacher - Outdoor Learning
• Must be able to provide face to face instruction in Port Alberni, BC.
• Please note that this temporary position is subject to enrollment

The Heartwood Learning Communities (HLC) are blended learning programs with students from Kindergarten - Grade 9. HLC teachers support students in multi-grade classes, with diverse needs and abilities. Each HLC is unique in their face to face offering and students may be face to face up to 2.5 days per week. During the home learning days, our educators support families across multiple platforms, spend time planning and collaborate with their grade group colleagues and the greater HLC community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Training, certification and/or direct experience teaching in an online learning (OL) or blended program in British Columbia
• Experience in place based/experiential learning
• Standard First Aid is an asset, must have Basic First Aid
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working collaboratively as part of a teacher team advancing methods in curriculum integration, project-based learning and personalization in multi-grade classrooms
• Demonstrated ability to create online learning resources for learners and families (e.g. using Desire to Learn, Google Classroom)
• Advanced instruction skills teaching with e-portfolios (Seesaw), blogs (Seesaw), websites and supporting Assessment for Learning (AFL) practices
• Dedication to developing and delivering a broad range of parent workshops and supporting co-facilitation of student learning
• Skill and experience coordinating and integrating community-based programs

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies.Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link:https://bit.ly/SD71_BCTF_Salary_Grid_2024

To Apply:

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact:[e-mail] we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references throughwww.makeafuture.ca/comox-valley.Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer