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SalaryPort Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Phone (250) 949-7743 Fax (250) 949-7422
Website: www.gnschool.ca Employment Opportunity
There is a full-time Intermediate Teaching Position being offered at Gwasala-Nakwaxdaxw School for the 2024-2025 school year, starting on August 26, 2024. This is a one-year position with the possibility of continuation.
The Gwasala-Nakwaxdaxw School is a band-operated independent school located in Port Hardy, British Columbia that enrols 125 students from Preschool to Grade 7 (https://www.gnschool.ca or the Gwasala- Nakwaxdaxw School on Facebook)
Responsibilities:
Collaborate to successfully manage a classroom and meet individual student goals
Use a variety of assessment data to support the planning of differentiated lessons and ongoing instructional changes necessary to meet student needs
Work positively with students, parents, staff and other community members
Use a variety of programs, strategies, and activities to realize the components of the curriculum and meet the needs of students, including experience with Reading Mastery, Saxon Math, Corrective Reading, Apple devices and apps, regulation strategies and trauma-informed practices
Work with a school-based team and outside agencies to develop plans, deliver instruction and assess effectiveness of intervention to meet the needs of a diverse student population and engage children in extra-curricular activities
Be willing to participate in cultural, school, and community events and learn from parents and community members
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher
Valid BC Teaching Certificate
Teaching experience in grades 4-7 is an asset
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of current instructional and assessment theory and practice
Knowledge of current theory and practice regarding inclusion, differentiation and diversity
Knowledge of BC Indigenous people and experience working with Indigenous communities
Knowledge of the BC Ministry of Education Building Student Success Curriculum
Ability to work as a team member who can collaborate with a dedicated staff
Willingness to improve practice through professional development
Solid classroom management skills
Experience incorporating technology into teaching practice
Have experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students
The closing date for this position is May 1, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Only those short-listed will be contacted. Please fax, mail, or e-mail applications, including a cover letter stating your interest, a current resume listing experience, qualifications and references, as well as a copy of your current teaching certificate to:
Reed Allen - Principal Gwasala-Nakwaxdaxw School
Box 1799, Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0 Tel: (250) 949-7743 Fax: (250) 949-7422 E-mail: rallen@gwanak.bc.ca
