Teacher on Call (TOC)

Diamond School is accepting applications for qualified Teachers' Teaching on Call at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels (all subject areas).

Position: Teacher on Call (TOC), Kindergarten to Grade 12
Reports To: Principal or Vice Principal
Department: Elementary and High Schools
Supervises: Students, Educational Assistants/Resource Teachers, and volunteers, if assigned
Interfaces with: Students, parents, teachers, senior leaders, admin staff, volunteers

Position Rationale and Goal:
The Teacher on Call (TOC), Kindergarten to Grade 12, provides coverage for teacher absences. The K to 12 TOC is a qualified and experienced teacher, and a flexible and open-minded individual, who will add value to the school community by performing the role of teacher across all grades as needed throughout the year.

Ideal Candidate Profile and Qualifications:
Candidates for any position at the school are expected to possess:

• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Qualifications should include:

• BC teacher certification
• A university degree with a teaching emphasis or completion of a teacher preparation program

For this position, the ideal candidate will have:

• A professional commitment to becoming an outstanding teacher
• Prior teaching experience at both elementary and secondary levels

Key responsibilities:

• Completes temporary teaching assignments, typically on a day-to-day or short-term basis, as required from Kindergarten to Grade 12
• Implements lesson plans provided by teachers, ensuring the integrity of academic time, and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
• Organizes students, their materials, and the learning environment for effective instruction
• Takes attendance and documents daily notes
• Prepares a brief written daily report to the classroom teacher(s) being covered
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student, staff and school information
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
• Supervises students effectively to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Requests clarification of classroom rules and procedures, if necessary
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate person immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the classroom or building
• Demonstrates flexibility and open mindedness when working with students, staff and parents from across a variety of grades levels and subject areas
• Complies with and supports school policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and procedures

Application Process:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Academic Transcripts
• Practicum and/or Evaluation Reports
• Two (2) professional references