Classroom Teacher

TEACHER (Elementary School)

Our student population is expanding and, as such, we are looking to fill three  important roles as Elementary School Teacher to support students for the school year at the Klappan Independent School in Iskut, BC. These Classroom Teachers (Grade 4/5, 6/7, and Grade 10 Connected Classrooms) will provide a solid and safe foundation which fosters the student’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development.

Klappan Independent School, soon to be Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime - (Łuwechon House of Learning) offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience as you join us providing services to the students of the school. We offer a small student to teacher ratio allowing you to support children individually and in small groups. To be a teaching assistant you will need to be organized, patient, and firm when necessary.

At Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime , our focus is our students and the community they live in as well as the importance of the Tahltan Nation cultural learning. We are seeking a positive and progressive individual who is motivated to provide a highly successful learning experience for our students. As a teacher here, you must be willing to meet the needs of all students and are willing to learn on the job! Although you will be taking direction in some important aspects, you will be able take action to support the students in their learning and sense of well-being. You must have high expectations of your students and yourself. In a few words; you put students first!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Classroom Teacher supports the students and works with the educational team in activities inside and outside the classroom. This position supports students in their educational programs and in an inclusive, Indigenous learning environment. They may need to support children to stay on task and/or complete work despite a wide range of learning, physical, and/or behavioural difficulties.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Reports to the Principal

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Always maintain caring but professional relationships with students.

•  Be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules

• Participate in all school events and after school activities

• Participate in staff meetings, school-based team meetings and Professional Development.

• Supervising students & managing student behaviour

• Understand and follow Iskut Band Council (IBC) and School policies and procedures.

• Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain

Experience (Preferred):

Competencies

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to listen and demonstrate empathy
• Experience working with confidential information
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work as a part of the instructional team
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Punctual
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
• Honest, trustworthy and respectful
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Computers use is an asset
• Working supporting Indigenous students

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