Woodshop, Makerspace, Digital Arts & Drama

Abbotsford School District; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abbotsford is seeking a full-time School Teacher for grades 6-8. The position focuses on delivering an innovative educational experience, particularly in Woodworking and Fine Arts. Candidates should have a Degree/Diploma in Technical Education and a passion for fostering a supportive learning environment. The role offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, with a starting salary ranging from $61,838 to $108,458 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Woodwork, drama, Makerspace, digital arts at the Middle School level.
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction in Woodworking and Fine Arts.
• Create a supportive learning environment.
• Engage students in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program.

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Organization & Planning

Classroom Management

Facilitation & Engagement

Assessment & Coaching

Collaboration & Teamwork

Caring & Inclusiveness

Flexibility & Adaptability

Education

Degree/Diploma in Technical Education with an emphasis in Woodworking or Fine Art

Eligible for B.C. Certification

Job description

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Why Abbotsford?

Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

Learn more about the Abbotsford community: https://tourismabbotsford.ca/ - www.thefraservalley.ca

Why the Abbotsford School District?

Every day, in every classroom and office throughout the Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We believe that teachers continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports for new teachers, ranging from mentorship programs to leadership programs, and numerous career-pathing opportunities.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow and succeed.

The starting annual salary for this full-time School Teacher position ranges from $61,838 to $108,458, with placement on the July 1, 2024 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Abbotsford Middle School is a grade 6-8 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program school with 690 students. IB training and experience is an asset, but not a requirement for the job. Our school goals are based on Literacy, Numeracy, Social-Emotional Learning, and Innovative Pedagogy.

• This opportunity is a temporary UFN contract, which is subject to change or cancel before June 26, 2026. In the event the teacher returns to work (work-hardening, part-time, full-time) before the end of the school year, the duration and/or FTE of this temporary assignment will be amended. The successful applicant must accept the reduced work week (amended to a part-time contract) but will have the option to remain in a temporary 1.0 FTE contract by working as a Priority TTOC on other days until June 26, 2026.

Education & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Technical Education with an emphasis in Woodworking, Fine Art with a major/minor in Performing Art
• Experience teaching Woodwork, drama, Makerspace, digital arts at the Middle School level.
• Eligible for B.C. Certification
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports

Teaching Competencies

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
• Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
• Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning.
• Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
• Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances

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