1.0 FTE English Teacher - British Columbia, Canada - York Region District School Board

Description

The successful candidate
will be expected to be part of a collaborative teaching team within our English department.

The full teaching load to be determined based on the successful candidate's experience as well as in consultation with the English Head of Department.

STMC's English courses are designed to help students develop into imaginative thinkers, powerful analysts, cogent writers, and informed citizens.

By promoting fine writing, keen powers of analysis, and a true love of speaking, we allow students to explore the world of literature through their own experiences.

Preference will be given to applicants with previous secondary English teaching experience, and a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Potential candidates must be a member, or be in the process of becoming a member, of the British Columbia College of Teachers or hold a BC Independent School Teacher's Certificate.

Letters of application, accompanied by a resume, and the names of two referees, should be received in a timely manner.

Interviews will commence immediately and as such the posting will be open until the position is filled. Questions relating to the specific position can be sent directly to STMC's Principal, Mr.

Joe Adams via The successful applicant will have the following qualifications, experiences and abilities:

Must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate or letter of permission Ideally hold an undergraduate degree with a focus in English or a bachelors of Education in English.

Be familiar with the BC Curriculum in English studies Experience teaching various grade level English Language Arts courses Excellent English written, communication and presentation skills Understand and demonstrate the need for culturally responsive teaching and learning Use engaging technology to enhance learning Select instructional resources and methods to meet diverse student needs Work collaboratively with colleagues to build and foster educational growth Create a classroom environment that promotes mutual respect and security to take personal educational risks Foster supportive relationships with students and families Implement a range of authentic learning assessments that provide timely feedback to students and a clear direction for parents Be familiar with the BC Curriculum's use and implementation of proficiency scales Maintain accurate, ongoing and complete records of student progress for the purposes of teaching, learning and reporting Maintain excellent professionalism in all interactions with colleagues, students and parents Certificate of Qualification from the Teacher Regulation Branch Be willing to contribute to the co-curricular and cultural life of the school and model the values espoused by Blessed Edmund Rice as articulated in the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Contact Information:
Joe Adams –PrincipalSt. Thomas More Collegiate7450 12th Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 2K1