Temp PT (0.8) Intermediate/Middle School Teacher (2024-25)

Job Code: 3705545

Job Details

Achieve Believe Connect

Position Description

A temporary part time (0.8) Intermediate/Middle School Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The assignment will be a Buick Creek Elementary School.

Buick Creek is a rural elementary school in a picturesque small farming community 70 km from Fort St. John. The school has 2 teachers, who work in conjunction with the Key Learning Centre, 3 EAs and an ECE who runs the Strong Start Outreach Program. Additional support for ELL, Learning Assistance and administration come from KLC and district itinerants. Buick Creek School has a student population of approximately 28 students. Approximately 25% of the students have English as a second language or dialect. The school has a brand new playground and has access to an indoor skating arena. The parents and community are strong supporters of the school. For more information please go to www.keylearning.ca

Qualifications and Experience

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the elementary years level
Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
A working knowledge of, or be willing to quickly learn, the technology needed to deliver the online portion of an educational program. (ie. Zoom Whiteboard, BrightSpace, Google Education, FileMaker, Adobe Acrobat, social media channels.)
An understanding and commitment to the intermediate/middle school philosophy and willingness to adapt that philosophy to an OL and blended learning environment.
Knowledge of OL course offerings and procedures would be an asset.
Aware of BC MoE Intermediate & Middle School Curricula. Also, be able to realize the Ministry of Education initiatives dealing with 21st Century and personalized learning in an OL and blended learning environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a partnership with parents/home facilitators.
A willingness to incorporate a variety of online learning strategies aligned with best practice current in the online learning field in their teaching methodologies.
The ability to set up a learning environment that supports active engagement among learners and between student and educator through asynchronous and synchronous strategies and through project-based learning.
Open to the idea of team teaching several grades in collaboration with one or more teachers.
A willingness to develop a social online environment for students to interact and learn within.
The ability to design a course of study for students on an open learning program or students requiring an IEP/SLP
The ability to carry out a variety of assessments including classroom and virtual classroom observation, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced tests, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods in an OL environment. A commitment to work with parents in the development and evaluation of a child’s learning program and progress.
Ability to use online technology in the instructional process and reporting procedures.
Willing to explore and use technology in a transformative way to improve the student's educational experience (as defined by the SAMR model for example.) Previous experience in the use of transformative educational technology would be a compelling asset.
A working knowledge of Criterion Based Referencing Assessment and Performance-Based Assessment, Balanced Literacy, and blended/structured writing process, and the SMART Learning process
Is willing to learn about and explore new and tried ways of helping students learn effectively and personally in an OL environment.
Be committed to continuous professional learning.

Interested applicants are required to supply

Three (3) references
Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

Compensation

$2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
$2,947 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $63,492 - $108,576
Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE
Possible subsidized and affordable staff housing for rural positions
Isolation allowance of 923.33 paid over 10 months

For more information please contact:

Sean Thomas, Principal, Key Learning/Buick Creek 250-261-5660 or sthomas@prn.bc.ca

Please note:
All applications with relevant documentation must be made through
Make A Future for consideration for the position

About School District 60

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.

School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 22 schools in School District No. 60 (Peace River North). The district’s schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.

School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The region’s economy is prosperous and expanding. Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.

Why School District 60