POSTED: August 4, 2022

CLOSING DATE: August 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm

COMPETITION # 2022-74

 

PRIMARY TEACHER

Full-time (1.0 FTE) position

West Bay World IB School

Effective September 6, 2022 until December 16, 2022

 

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

This position replaces a teacher on a leave of absence. The successful applicant for this position must have:

• A clear understanding of the characteristics of the primary student and the ability to develop a positive learning environment addressing the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of this age group, preferably in an IB PYP classroom
• be willing to attend on-going training and professional development for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program;
• be willing to collaboratively plan units of inquiry to be taught through a guided inquiry approach.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to teach, assess and plan a primary program
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and proven ability, commitment and drive to work co-operatively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting
• Knowledge and experience in working with Special Needs students and support staff with a focus on differentiated instruction in the classroom and demonstrated ability to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners through a broad array of teaching strategies
• Knowledge and experience in adapting learning objectives and strategies to meet the needs of English Language Learners at varying levels
• Experience and  a clear understanding of social and emotional learning and self-regulation
• Knowledge and proven experience in the area of technology (the ability to integrate various technologies into the curriculum, modes of assessment, and its use for student adaptations)
• The ability to use formative assessment practices to improve student achievement with emphasis on the BC Curriculum and web-based platforms
• Effective classroom management skills that are student centered and focus on relationships and authentic connections
• A strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders

 

Why West Vancouver Schools?

 

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.

 

We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.