Classroom Teacher, Intermediate
- 2 Positions Full Time, Year to Year HOURLY RATE ABOUT CHIEF MATTHEWS SCHOOL At Chief Matthews School, we are committed to a student-centred approach including personalized learning, Xaad Kil and traditional teachings, while strengthening relationships with the community. To empower students with a sense of belonging through celebrating students' personal, cultural, and academic growth, while continuing the journey of language and cultural revitalization. Our school is a K/4 to Grade 6 in Old Massett and we serve both Old Massett and neighbouring Massett communities. As a strong group of approximately 30 staff members consisting of teachers, Education Assistants, Administration, and other support staff, we collaborate to create a thriving school community and ensure our students' success. Competitive salary based upon the experience you bring and as per the SD 50 wage grid ~ Vacation during December and Spring holidays (4 weeks total) ~ Enrolment in our health and dental benefits ~ Eligibility to participate in our pension plan ~ Professional development opportunities offered locally and with First Nations Education Steering Committee ~ Potential of relocation allowance and interim housing accommodations at the discretion of the hiring committee This position reports to the Principal and takes a student-first approach to promote a learning environment that supports our students' sense of well-being. Adopting a team approach to work in collaboration with the school community, the Teacher creates a thriving classroom environment for their students with varying needs and abilities to succeed academically, socially and emotionally while incorporating the Haida language and principles. Works with the individual needs and abilities of the students within the classroom to create and facilitate an engaging and productive curriculum that adheres to the provincial and school standards established for the assigned learners Develops, monitors, modifies, and tracks progress and goals of students' learning outcomes ensuring the integration of Haida culture and language Acts as the point-person for the support staff in the classroom for class-related duties Collaborates with support staff and with other teachers and professionals who work with students to ensure they are achieving their IEP/behaviour plan/SMART goals Supports the adaptation of general lessons and plans activities to meet differing abilities using engaging activities to teach skills (example: drawing and theatre drama) Reports to parents and guardians throughout the year and raises learning challenges, provides homework support, and identifies other educational issues. This includes three formal reports (report cards) and several informal reports (parent teacher conferences, student-led meetings, and ad hoc meetings to support various matters) Collaborates with teachers, support staff (example: classroom assistants, one-one workers, etc.) Provides supervision of students during required school hours Ensures regular student attendance and utilizes DRUMS to track attendance and demographic information, notifying school administration of a student absence immediately Notifies school administration of personal absence or a leave immediately to ensure suitable coverage can be arranged Participates in extra curricular and community functions, ongoing professional growth and learning Other duties as required to help support our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our values Bachelor's degree in education Current BC Teaching certificate Training and experience in primary and/or intermediate instruction Experience in teaching First Nations students at the primary level, particularly Haida culture, an asset Training in Level 1 First Aid or better, or the willingness to obtain certification Proven ability to successfully work and interact with children, youth, parents/guardians, staff, and visitors in a professional manner Commitment to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques Effectively treats students in a respectful, responsible, and fair manner with consideration to the students' social and psychological development Knowledge of sound intervention skills for behaviour and cognitive diversity Solid organizational and time management skills and a good knowledge of teaching methods Dependable, self-motivated, high energy and able to work under little or no supervision Ability to work independently and in a remote educational environment Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behaviour and confidentiality when dealing with students, peers and community Willingness to work on a variety of school projects that contribute to the professional and cultural goals of the school Must successfully pass a criminal record check Quick-paced school environment with regula

📌 Class Teacher (Canada)
🏢 Haida Tsimshian Haisla Nisga’a
📍 Canada