Teacher, Elementary School

Work setting

• Private school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign and correct homework
• Develop course content
• 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 subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum
• Prepare, administer and correct tests
• Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
• MS Office

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Provincial or Territorial Teaching Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Google Drive

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available