Intermediate Grades 7 & 8 Teacher at Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority

Job title: Intermediate Grades 7 & 8 Teacher at Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority

Job description: Overview

Intermediate (Grades 7 & 8) teacher job posting
Peetabeck Academy, Fort Albany, Ontario

Peetabeck Academy provides educational services and supports to elementary and secondary school students living on reserve.

• Administers education programs and schools through Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority
• Operates Peetabeck Academy, an on-reserve school for students from JK to Grade 12.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Peetabeck Academy welcomes teacher applicants who share our vision. They are individuals who have a growth mindset with a passion to be lifelong learners, and who possess high emotional intelligence that fosters empathy, a social conscience, and accountability.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Oct certification in good standing with qualifications Junior/Intermediate Divisions or equivalent
• New/experienced teachers are welcomed
• Some experience in a similar position is an asset
• A demonstrated passion and commitment toward continued professional growth and development
• Strong communication skills (written & oral) with students, parents, and administrators
• Strong skills to work in a collaborative working environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Follow required course expectations.

• Develop work units prior to the start of academic year.
• Work in the capacity of teacher and mentor to all students.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment toward continued professional growth and development
• Ensure the protection of all students in the school at all times.
• Work within the guidelines of all applicable legislation.
• Pay attention to and follow up on any changes or abnormal student behaviour.
• Attend staff meetings and communicate regularly with other members of staff, parents, students, and other external contacts as required.
• Keep accurate academic notes and records regarding student progress, compiling and maintaining database information as required.
• Assign work and homework fairly and equitably.
• Collect and review all student work and grade accordingly.
• Provide regular and meaningful feedback to students.
• Demonstrate a passion and commitment toward continued professional growth and development
• Prepare course overview, unit plans, an assessment plan, and daily lessons plans

KNOWLEDGE

• Applied technical knowledge of the subject matter
• Applied technical knowledge of course construction and teaching unit development
• Applied knowledge and ability in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of current relevant legislation including the Child Protection Act and Education Act.

SKILLS & ABILITY

• Growth mindset with a passion for lifelong learning
• Possess high emotional intelligence with the ability to foster empathy
• Possess a social conscience
• Strong sense of accountability and sound judgement and awareness
• Diplomacy, discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive situations
• Well-developed sense of confidentiality
• Ability to effectively handle concerns and problem solve
• Excellent communication, listening and understanding skills
• Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent collaborative working, administrative, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and conflicting priorities with the ability to adapt to a changing environment with initiative and flexibility

ABOUT THE BENEFITS
As recognition for all your hard work and determination, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary, plus the following:

• 100% health benefits package
• Pension plan
• Free Teacherages
• Free Internet
• Northern Allowance
• Travel allowance

This is your chance to make a change in a dynamic environment!

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, OCT certification and resume to the Education Director, Nicole Gillies by email to

Deadline for this application process is open until a candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates in advance. However, we will contact only those selected for an interview.

To work at Peetabeck Academy, all employees must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector check.

Company: Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Ontario

Job date: Sat, 17 Jul 2021 04:41:59 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca