School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) invites applications for a 1.000 FTE Temporary Position for a French Immersion and English Teacher at Gulf Islands Secondary School on Salt Spring Island, B.C., located in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver and Victoria. The school enrolls approximately 600 students and is looking for an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic teacher for grades 9-12.
Necessary Qualifications:
Documented evidence of:
- B.C. Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
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Native fluency in French
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Significant post-secondary coursework and experience teaching secondary French
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Knowledge and understanding of current B.C. curricular requirements for English & French at the secondary level
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Current knowledge of the BC French Immersion curriculum, specifically as it applies to Late Immersion
- Best practice teaching strategies for language acquisition
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Effective use of formative and summative assessment to support student learning
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Current and solid knowledge of the secondary curriculum
- Exemplary behaviour management, organizational skills and an ability to develop a rapport with adolescents
- Experience using technology as an assistive and enrichment tool to support educational programs
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Experience in personalizing learning and working in inclusive environments, supporting learning for all students
Desired Qualifications:
Documented evidence of:
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Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and a documented ability to work successfully with a team of teachers to provide a continuum of learning
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to respond with flexibility, commitment and good humour to a wide range of changes and challenges
- Experience teaching inquiry-based programs
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Commitment to professional growth
We will review applications as they are received. You are encouraged to submit your application (in a single PDF doc for full consideration.
Please note: incomplete applications will not be considered.
Thank you to all who apply; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
