Elementary School Teacher

Work setting

• Private school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise teaching assistants and train student teachers
• Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
• Identify childrens' individual learning needs
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Prepare subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Provincial or Territorial Teaching Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan