Description
The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to a better quality of life for Saskatchewan people, to build strong communities and strong families, and grow a stronger Saskatchewan. By sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, we are ensuring our economy is productive and competitive on the world stage.
Substitute Teacher - All Grade Levels
The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre requires teachers at all grade levels to be assigned at all of the regional campus locations across the province which include - La Ronge, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Neilburg, Saskatoon, Kenaston, Yorkton, Moose Jaw, Estavan and Swift Current.
The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre is a newly formed Treasury Board Crown Corporation in Saskatchewan, created to deliver high quality and equitable online learning programs to students across the province. The SDLC head office is located in Kenaston, with an administrative office in Regina, and nine regional campuses located in Kenaston, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Estevan, Yorkton, Saskatoon, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Neilburg and La Ronge. The SDLC will deliver online programming to full-time students and part-time students attending schools across the province.
Experience in student support, online teaching or online program supervision would be considered an asset.
At the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre, we are committed to providing students with a quality online educational experience; an integral part of that being meaningful student and parent interactions. As an online instructor, you will work with students in an online environment and will in most cases, be the primary point of contact for our learners. We are seeking to recruit a teacher who seeks to understand the challenges of online learning and strives to create real connections with our learners, bridging the distance between them.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
student-centred decision making; knowledge of curriculum, current instructional and assessment strategies;
innovation and creativity to support students achieving learning outcomes in a variety of approaches that fit student needs and interest;
effective communication with parents on student educational needs and progress;
effective and efficient time management and organizational abilities;
flexibility with the capacity to problem solve; motivation to be an adult learner
strengths in collegiality and collaboration; commitment to work collaboratively with all staff to carry out the mission and vision of the Sask DLC
communicate clear and effective feedback on student progress; and
Experience with technologies such as Clevr, Moodle, MySchoolSask, and online communication software would be considered an asset.
Candidates are required to have their own equipment as well as the appropriate internet bandwidth. Otherwise the option will be available to attend at a regional campus.
To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application and include a resume, a cover letter that includes primary and secondary teaching areas and contact information for at least three professional references.
The site applicants are directed to register/log in with Sask DLC at the following address:
https://saskdlc.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx (please scroll down).
Applications will remain open until this position is filled.
Any questions or requests for additional information can be directed to: humanresources@saskdlc.ca with attention to the relevant position noted in the subject line.
*We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
*The successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector) as a condition of employment.
*Successful candidates will be eligible for substitute teacher compensation consistent with the Sun West School Division LINC agreement or the Northern Lights LINC agreement if they reside in the North.
