Technology Education Teacher

School District 23: Central Okanagan; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in British Columbia seeks dedicated Technology Education Teachers for full-time and part-time positions. The role involves educating students in technology and industrial education while collaborating with colleagues to implement an innovative curriculum. Successful candidates will have a BC teaching certificate and relevant teaching experience in a cooperative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Training and/or experience as a technology/industrial education teacher.
• Two years of successful classroom teaching experience in technology/industrial education.
• Experience in differentiating instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assume teaching responsibilities in core and elective areas.
• Implement BC's Education Plan and Redesigned Curriculum.
• Use technology for planning and instruction.

Skills

Technology Integration

Collaborative Teaching

Innovative Pedagogy

Education

British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate

Bachelor of Education

Job description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation for providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment, as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive holistically.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER

The Central Okanagan School District No. 23 (Kelowna, B.C.) is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for full-time and part-time temporary contracts, as well as Teacher Teaching on Call positions in technology/industrial education. Applicants must also be prepared to assume other teaching responsibilities in the core and/or elective areas, depending on qualifications, experience, and interests.

Applicants Must

• have training and/or experience as a technology/industrial education teacher;
• obtain a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate;
• be willing to work collaboratively to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;
• participate in the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan;
• use technology (e.g., computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voicemail, email, websites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance, communication, instruction, and reporting;
• work positively towards the goals of the School and District.

Preference Will Be Given To Those Applicants Who

• have Red Seal Endorsement in a related technology/industrial trade;
• have two years of successful classroom teaching experience in technology/industrial education;
• have experience in differentiating instruction and providing inclusive learning opportunities;
• have training or experience in Quality Assessment practices (e.g., differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As, and Of Learning);
• have a strong interest in innovation and inquiry;
• have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal).

The starting annual salary ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Please complete an online application including a cover letter, resume, undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Education, transcripts, BC teaching certificate, TQS card, practicum or evaluation reports, and letters of reference.

Contact Leanne Zorn at [contact information] to update your application.