Early Learning Teachers - Masset, BC, Canada - St. Clement's School

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ABOUT CHIEF MATTHEWS SCHOOL

At Chief Matthews School, we are committed to a student-centred approach including personalized learning, Xaad Kil and traditional teachings, while strengthening relationships with the community.

To empower students with a sense of belonging through celebrating students' personal, cultural, and academic growth, while continuing the journey of language and cultural revitalization.

Our school is a K/4 to Grade 6 in Old Massett and we serve both Old Massett and neighbouring Massett communities.

As a strong group of approximately 30 staff members consisting of teachers, Education Assistants, Administration, and other support staff, we collaborate to create a thriving school community and ensure our students' success.

Vacation during December and Spring holidays (4 weeks total)
~ Enrolment in our health and dental benefits
~ Eligibility to participate in our pension plan
~ Professional development opportunities offered locally and with First Nations Education Steering Committee
~ Potential of relocation allowance and interim housing accommodations at the discretion of the hiring committee

This position reports to the Principal and Vice Principal and takes a student-first approach to promote a learning environment that supports our students' sense of well-being.

Adopting a team approach to work in collaboration with the school community, the Teacher creates a thriving classroom environment for their students with varying needs and abilities to succeed academically, socially and emotionally while incorporating the Haida language and principles.

Works with the individual needs and abilities of the students within the classroom to create and facilitate an engaging and productive curriculum that adheres to the provincial and school standards established for the assigned learners
Develops, monitors, modifies, and tracks progress and goals of students' learning outcomes ensuring the integration of Haida culture and language
Supports the adaptation of general lessons and plans activities to meet differing abilities using engaging activities to teach skills (example: drawing and theatre drama)

Reports to parents and guardians throughout the year and raises learning challenges, provides homework support, and identifies other educational issues.

Provides supervision of students during required school hours
Ensures regular student attendance and utilizes DRUMS to track attendance and demographic information, notifying school administration of a student absence immediately
Notifies school administration of personal absence or a leave immediately to ensure suitable coverage can be arranged
Participates in extra curricular and community functions, ongoing professional growth and learning
Other duties as required to help support our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our values
Bachelor's degree in education
Current BC Teaching certificate
Training and experience in primary and intermediate instruction
Experience in teaching First Nations students at the primary level, particularly Haida culture, an asset
Training in Level 1 First Aid or better, or the willingness to obtain certification
Proven ability to successfully work and interact with children, youth, parents/guardians, staff, and visitors in a professional manner
Commitment to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
Effectively treats students in a respectful, responsible, and fair manner with consideration to the students' social and psychological development
Knowledge of sound intervention skills for behaviour and cognitive diversity
Strong organizational and time management skills and a good knowledge of teaching methods
Ability to work independently and in a remote educational environment
Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behaviour and confidentiality when dealing with students, peers and community
Willingness to work on a variety of school projects that contribute to the professional and cultural goals of the school
Fast-paced school environment with regular interruptions
Frequently lift and move school supplies and equipment
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in a role with Chief Matthews School.