Description
Teacher - Grade 1 - 6 Classroom Generalist Teacher
Temporary: ASAP - June 27, 2024
Location Division Office (School assignment to be determined)
FTE 1.0
Start Date ASAP
Closing Date Open until Filled
A classroom generalist teacher will work directly with students in grades 1-6, under the guidance and support of the principals of the assigned schools. This teacher will be responsible for teaching in different classrooms throughout a day, according to a defined schedule. This teacher will be responsible for lesson planning and assessment for each block of time they are assigned, for each class of students. Classroom instruction incorporates a number of different teaching styles (i.e. small group, whole group, one-on-one) and requires the successful candidate to be a regulated role model to work in a variety of capacities each day. A teacher must think on their feet, problem solve on the spot, and work flexibly and collaboratively with a team to create an environment that supports successful teaching and learning.
Requirements: The ideal candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience:
Bachelor of Education Degree.
Familiarity with Alberta K-6 curriculum.
Effective organizational skills
Ability to build strong relationships.
Be able to communicate effectively with students using age-appropriate positive reinforcements and/or school specific behaviour strategies.
Ability to be self-directed is essential.
Desired Qualifications/Skills :
Experience teaching elementary is desired but not necessary.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Plan for, teach, and assess the specified curriculum as defined by the teaching schedule provided.
Teach the majority of students within a class while the homeroom teacher focuses on academic interventions with a small group.
The teacher’s schedule will be determined by the principal.
Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted by clicking on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.
If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr@fmpsd.ab.ca.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.
FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.
Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.
