Technology Education Teacher

St. Clement's School; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated professionals for teaching positions in technology and industrial education. This role offers both full-time and part-time contracts, allowing for flexibility and collaboration within a supportive team environment. As a technology education teacher, you will engage with students using innovative teaching methods and technology tools to foster inclusive learning experiences. The school values diversity and aims to empower every learner through a holistic approach to education. If you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Training and/or experience as a technology/industrial education teacher.
• British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum.
• Use technology for planning, communication, and classroom instruction.

Skills

Technology/Industrial Education

Collaborative Teamwork

Differentiated Instruction

Innovation and Inquiry

Education

Bachelor of Education

Undergraduate Degree

British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate

Tools

Smartboards

MyEd BC

Digital Portfolios

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, Metis, 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 of 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 looking for dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for Full and Part-Time temporary contracts, and 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 commensurate with qualifications, experience and interests.

Applicants must:

1. have training and/or experience as a technology/industrial education teacher;
2. obtain a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate;
3. be willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;
4. be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan;
5. be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voicemail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes;
6. be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of the School and District goals.

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

1. have Red Seal Endorsement in a related technology/industrial education trade;
2. have two years of successful classroom teaching experience in technology/industrial education;
3. have experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students;
4. have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As and Of Learning);
5. have a strong interest in innovation and inquiry;
6. have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal).

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

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

Please contact Leanne Zorn at [e-mail] to inform her of your updated application.