Teacher

Bayfield Treatment Centers, a private agency that provides support to children and youth, is seeking applications for a full-time Teacher in our Private School located in the picturesque Prince Edward County.

We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals with sound behaviour management skills to join our education team! An Ontario Teaching certificate is required and a special education certificate will be considered an asset. If you're looking to gain experience in the field of teaching and have a passion for working with youth, this position is for you!

Reports to: Principal

Position Summary: As a member of the Bayfield School team, this individual will provide instruction to the children and youth of Bayfield in accordance with the regulations, policies, and practices of the Ministry of Education and the expectations of the Bayfield organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and ability to perform tasks related to the resident’s admission and placement in the specific program being managed.
• Daily psychosocial, behavioural and skill-related assessment of the resident’s activities and program related tasks.
• In consultation with the Principal, Clinical Department, and other team members, design and implement individual and group curriculums, treatment plans and objectives for residents and to incorporate these into the daily routine of each specific program.
• Formulate and maintain a learning and therapeutic alliance with students and prepare the students to learn while maintain a safe and pleasant environment for them.
• Plan and implement current curriculums based on Ministry of Education guidelines or non-guideline courses as required
• Assist the students in learning acceptable social behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Prepare students to participate and function in community learning based activities and carry out approved Plans of Care and Treatment Plans.
• Participate in team and inter team approach in the treatment of students served.
• Completion of daily behaviour logs, incident reports, and other documentation as requested by the end of the school day and completion of Progress notes as deemed necessary
• Complete mid-semester and semester end school reports and prepare curriculum course outlines for each course taught
• Prepare Client Progress Notes for Plans of Care and R.P.A.C. meetings as requested report on Case Management Meetings and clinical strategies for assigned students
• Keep abreast of current developments in program area and other areas related to child development, group dynamics, individual therapies, as approved by Bayfield, through professional journals, magazines, articles and conferences.
• Be willing to take related courses if necessary to further and/or update education and take an active part in scheduled Professional Development days
• Engage in regular supervision with principal and ensure that all Policy and Procedure requirements are adhered to and participated in.
• Participate in research oriented questions and/or projects that might help to further the scope and/or quality of service to students.
• Cooperatively assist in the supervision and evaluation of students on placement
• Ensure that lessons are prepared and student’s work is marked regularly and that the classroom is kept in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as required by Bayfield. May be required to attend Case Management meetings and do residential supervision before school and at noon hour.
• Perform other duties as prescribed by senior staff.

Skills and Abilities:

• Written and spoken fluency in the English language
• Demonstrated teaching skills and good interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of child behaviour management.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and parent\\guardians.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Emotional maturity and stability, patience, tact and resourcefulness.
• Ability to gain the confidence of staff and residents.

Job Requirements:

• An Ontario Teaching Certificate is a requirement
• A Special Education Certificate will be considered an asset
• A Diploma or Degree in the Educational Field is prefferred however, deemed equivalency in education and experience will be considered
• A valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Current Immunization Record and TB test
• First Aid and CPR certification

Pay and Benefits

• Salary from $52,833-$55,725
• Extended Healthcare & Dental Plan
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Casual dress and free parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $52,833.00-$55,725.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Picton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario Teaching Certificate (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-01-31