#2324-175 0.2 FTE District Early Learning Success Teacher - Temporary Contract

This is a temporary contract Position of Special Responsibility - Level 2

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This position will be effective September 5, 2023 and will continue until June 28, 2024.

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Please contact Jennifer Friesen, District Principal of Early Learning & Child Care, at jfriesen@sd22.bc.ca, if you have specific questions relating tothis position.

This position requires an enthusiastic, high energy and dedicated educator with the following qualifications and/or experience:

Qualifications:

• Recognized degree in elementary education is required
• Graduate work and/or additional coursework in early learning or curriculum development, instruction, and assessment an asset
• BC Teaching certificate membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch and eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card
• Personal teaching philosophy and pedagogy align with BC’s Early Learning Framework
• Extensive experience as a primary classroom teacher with strong classroom routines and a commitment to inclusion, UDL and personalized learning
• Dynamic leadership experience with problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to be curious about student learning and be responsive to student needs
• Proven ability to teach primary students literacy and numeracy through a comprehensive framework and workshop models
• Knowledge and experience using formative assessment tools to inform practice
• Experience and a deep understanding in using a concept-based, competency driven curriculum
• Knowledge and understanding implementing inquiry-based teaching and learning
• Knowledge of current practices that develop oral language and social emotional well-being in young children
• An understanding of Communicating Student Learning using proficiency language and strength-based feedback
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and First Peoples Principles of Learning and experience imbedding into teaching
• Experience and skills working with families in a team approach to support student learning
• Excellent understanding of and experience facilitating adult learners through: coaching and mentoring teacher professional learning in one on one, small group, and large group settings
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions, analyze data, and use it to inform programming and practice
• Technical and creative skills to host virtual meetings, website design, digital publications
• Capacity to manage a budget
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills, outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Self-directed with excellent time management skills

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position will work under the direction of the District Principal of Early Learning & Child Care with the following responsibilities:

• Participate and collaborate as a member of the Early Learning & Child Care Department, to support district-led initiatives and implementation of the district strategic plan to improve instruction and student learning
• Coordinate projects with school staff, Strong Start Coordinators and the District Principal of Early Learning & Child Care
• Participate and facilitate professional learning opportunities both inside and outside the instructional school day
• Facilitate professional learning, model, and support K-3 teachers and ECEs on current research, district initiatives and promising practices that focus on curriculum, teaching and learning to build capacity
• Collaborate as a peer coach with teachers/ECE in the development and implementation of instructional routines and practices that support the Early Learning Framework, inclusive practices, emerging literacy
• Support school Principals and school-based teams to develop and implement the school improvement process (data analysis, goal setting, action plans, etc.)
• Support district and Ministry assessments: EDI, CHEQ, ELP, PM Benchmarks, numeracy screeners
• Work collaboratively with Student Support Services, Indigenous Education Department, and school-based team/teachers to support students with emerging literacy and numeracy skills
• Participate and/or facilitate after school family information meetings and work with community partner groups in providing early learning support
• Remain current in the field through professional readings, seminars, workshops, and conventions as well as participation in regional and provincial development, as required, representing School District 22 (Vernon).
• Be on the creative edge regarding developments in early learning
• Support the transition of children/families from the on-site Early Learning Centers to Kindergarten
• Support other early learning assigned duties as determined by the District Principal of Early Learning & Child Care