Kanien'kéha Immersion Teacher (Repost)

About Kahnawà:ke Education Center The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration. Position Summary The main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standards-based instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs. Key Responsibilities Responsibility 1: Planning, Organization and Implementation of Instructional Program * To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. * To ensure short-term and long-term planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity. * To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction. * To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and student-centered methods, materials and resources. * To use a variety of communication techniques with an emphasis on questioning techniques, group discussions and student-centered conferences. * To support the inclusion and integration of students with special needs. * To participate in the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process with the Student Services Team and to weekly monitor and evaluate the IEP’s. Responsibility 2: Student Learning * To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. * To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. * To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. * To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. * To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students. * To communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs. * To observe student’s performance and development. * To use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Responsibility 3: Student Assessment * To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work. * To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion. * To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc. * To administer tests and exams in accordance with pre-established procedures in order to assess students’ academic skills and learning on an ongoing basis. * To prepare and submit the required report cards and forms within pre-established deadlines (3 times a year). * To maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development. * To participate in the required school and parent meetings. * To oversee the behavior and conduct of all students throughout the school day. Responsibility 4: Classroom Management * To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students. * To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning. * To manage student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of KEC. * To respond appropriately to students’ needs, aptitude and learning styles. Responsibility 5: Collaboration with KEC’s Strategic Plan * To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC’s philosophy, goals and objectives. * To support the implementation of school’s rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school. * To participate collaboratively in the formative and summative evaluation process using the established Performance Appraisal process. * To encourage parent and community involvement. * To participate in appropriate professional activities. Skill & Competency Requirements Core Competencies: The necessary core competencies for this position include: * Strong interpersonal skills * Exceptional leadership skills * Sound judgement and critical thinking * Teamwork * Professionalism and high ethics standards Technical Competencies: Required technical competencies for this position include: * Superior oral and written communication skills * Strong language processing skills of reading, writing and spelling. * Strong mathematics skills * Strong computer skills and the ability to learn the school database system Education, Knowledge & Experience * Bachelor of Education degree or related field teaching degree OR working towards a Bachelor of Education degree and previous teaching experience OR Teaching certificate with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience * Solid knowledge of subject matter for all subjects and courses in the assigned program of studies * Knowledge of growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents * Complete fluency and literacy in language of instruction

The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a standards-based instructional program to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Key duties include student assessment, classroom management, and collaborating with the Education Center's strategic goals.

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Education, a related teaching degree, or a teaching certificate with at least 3 years of experience. Complete fluency and literacy in the language of instruction are required.

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• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Student Assessment
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Language Processing
• Mathematics
• Computer Skills
• IEP Development
• Differentiated Instruction
• Culturally Relevant Teaching
• Fluency in Language of Instruction

• Education

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week