Full Time Primary Teacher - Grande Prairie, AB, Canada - Peace River North

Description

A temporary full time (1.0) Primary Teacher is required by School District No. The assignment will be at Wonowon Elementary School.

Wonowon is a rural elementary school located at mile 101 of the historic Alaska Highway, 85 km north of Fort St John.

The school has four teachers, one of whom acts as head teacher. Wonowon Elementary receives district library and administrative support. Wonowon has a student population of 45, many of whom are of Russian-German background. The school has three classrooms, a gym, and outdoor play area that includes a skating rink. Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teaching multi age group setting
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
Willingness to work in a remote rural setting
Willingness to work outdoors in winter months
Experience working with English Language Learners (ELL)
Willingness to develop individualized and group instruction, utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques, i.e. differentiated instruction, Project Based Learning (PBL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Willingness to communicate and develop trusting relations with students, staff and community
Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an asset
Strong computer elated skills and an ability to integrate technology into the learning environment
Need to have a drivers license and vehicle
Experience with winter driving would be an asset
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)
~ Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Jaclyn Gieni, Principal, Wonowon and Upper Halfway or
About School District 60
School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools within School District 60. 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.

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

French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs
Advanced technology facilities and resources
School District No.