Bachelor of Education Instructor - Red Deer, Canada - Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

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This job will be open until filled, with first review of applicants on May 8, 2024.

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Position Information

Position Title

Bachelor of Education Instructor
Part-Time, Practicum Advisor (Multiple)
Faculty/Instructor Profile

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic's future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

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Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

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Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

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Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

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Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

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Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as disciplinebased, national, and global communities.

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Faculty Profile**
Position Responsibilities

Bachelor of Education Practicum Advisors have an important role in the success of the preservice and mentor teachers. The Practicum Advisor is the main connection between the preservice teachers in practicum and Red Deer Polytechnic.
Create positive supportive relationships with the preservice and mentor teachers and other school staff and administration.
Help to strengthen and maintain Red Deer Polytechnic
School of Arts and Education's connection with all schools and community partners.
Ensure RDP's high expectations of professionalism for preservice teachers is developed and maintained.
Observe, provide feedback, guide, and assess preservice teachers, in collaboration with the mentor teachers.
Be in regular contact with the schools and mentor teachers regarding the ongoing development of the preservice teachers.
Attend and participate in the practicum orientation delivered by the RDP Practicum Facilitator.
Maintain communication with the RDP Practicum Facilitator. Provide feedback regularly through conferencing and keep dated, written observation and field notes when observing, guiding and visiting preservice teachers.
Providing evidence for growth and the final evaluation provide support to the mentor and school administration to mediate concerns about a preservice teacher's performance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Education and a Masters Degree in an Education related field and/or specific experience supporting teacher growth through strong instructional leader practices
A minimum 3 years of successful school administration with demonstrated experience and success as an Instructional leader
A minimum 3 years experience working collaboratively with teachers engaging in professional discussions regarding the Alberta Teacher Quality Standards
A minimum 3 years of experience implementing professional growth, supervision and evaluation processes to ensure that soon to be teachers understand and meet the Teaching Quality Standard
Articulate a positive vision of an inclusive classroom, ensuring that student assessment and evaluation practices are fair, appropriate and evidenceinformed
Have a strong understanding and an ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum
Be familiar and proficient using Google Classroom