French Immersion Grade 2/3

Job summary

Teach a Grade 2/3 French Immersion class at École Roosevelt Elementary School. Support student learning and achievement through collaborative, learner-focused instruction that incorporates appropriate Indigenous content, educational technology, and district improvement strategies.

Job details

School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently we have one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 62% of which are aboriginal. Our small community boasts an excellent recreation facility (ice arena, swimming pool and gymnasium), an 18-hole golf course, racquet centre, tennis court, museum and a 700-seat performing art centre. School District No. 52 is an exhilarating place to work where new ideas and opportunities are embraced. School District No. 52 has often been described as “cutting edge” in terms of instruction and assessment practices and is well known for the forward thinking work of the Aboriginal Education and Support Services Department and their initiative and involvement in many projects. NOTE: SD52 has qualified for several hiring incentives. This posting meets the criteria. Details provided upon interview. School District No. 52 Has The Following Opportunity SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 52 (PRINCE RUPERT) Generic Qualifications (All Vacancies) The following qualifications are generic and necessary to all teaching positions in School District #52 (Prince Rupert). Applicants must have: a certificate of qualification issued under the Teachers Act a Bachelor of Education or equivalent; a thorough knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous culture, history and communities; willingness to integrate appropriate Indigenous content and resources into educational programs; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated strong classroom management skills; willingness to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs; the demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with teaching and non-teaching staff and parents/guardians; be willing to work collaboratively on a team that is committed to the principles of a learner-focused education system; willingness to work collaboratively toward improving student achievement by actively supporting the strategies and structures in the School Improvement Plans, the District (Aboriginal Education) Partnership Agreement, and the District Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (formerly known as the Achievement Plan) Ecole Roosevelt Elementary School Temporary, full-time ( 1.0 f.t.e.) effective immediately . Initial assignment to French Immersion Grade 2/3. Necessary Qualifications Include Bachelor of Education (elementary) or the equivalent academic qualifications; Recent successful teaching experience and/or training at the Elementary level Specialization in elementary/middle school instruction; Recent, successful elementary or middle school experience Teaching specialization in French Immersion education Demonstrated fluency in both English and French in both the receptive and expressive modes, oral and written; Willingness to be demonstrably supportive of immersion education; Recent and successful experience delivering educational programs in a French Immersion program; Note: Candidates may be asked to complete an oral or written French language screening to determine levels of language proficiency. NOTE: If applying for more than one job please indicate clearly on your application the order of preference for each job.

What you’ll do

Teach a Grade 2/3 French Immersion class at École Roosevelt Elementary School. Support student learning and achievement through collaborative, learner-focused instruction that incorporates appropriate Indigenous content, educational technology, and district improvement strategies.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a teaching certificate and a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, with elementary-level qualifications and recent successful elementary or middle school teaching experience or training. They must demonstrate fluency in written and spoken French and English, successful French Immersion program experience, knowledge of local Indigenous culture and communities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students’ families and school staff.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• French Immersion Instruction
• Elementary Education
• French Language Fluency
• English Language Fluency
• Classroom Management
• Indigenous Cultural Knowledge
• Curriculum Integration
• Educational Technology
• Collaborative Teaching
• Student Achievement Support
• Interpersonal Communication
• Parent and Guardian Collaboration

Job areas

• Education

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