Sask DLC is seeking a temporary contractor in Saskatoon to help grow the resources available to support French as a second official language instruction with a start date of February 24th or earlier based on the availability of the applicant. This temporary contract will conclude after 3 months. In your cover letter please indicate if your area of specialty and/or experience is elementary and/or secondary grades.
Primary Responsibilities
* Gather, evaluate, share (to Resource Bank) and organize French resources to support Kindergarten to Grade 12 teachers, students and families in Saskatchewan in a structured and organized format: including cultural activities as well as classroom materials.
* Align resources to Saskatchewan curricular outcomes.
* Organize existing resources.
* Collaborate with other French teachers in the province to gather, share, align and organize their high-quality resources.
* Collaboratively develop resources in identified areas.
* Promote The Resource Bank and French Resources.
* Create training videos and offer virtual professional development
* Organize and facilitate focus groups with French teachers from across the province of Saskatchewan Grow the existing French Hub(s) and Collections of resources based on the needs of the province (in collaboration and with the support of the Resource Bank Consultant).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Fluent in oral and written French and English
* French instruction experience
* Deep understanding of the Saskatchewan French Immersion and Core French learning outcomes
* Comfortable meeting and working in an online environment (Microsoft Teams)
* Comfortable trying new technology (with support as needed); training will be provided by the Resource Bank Consultant.
* Ability to effectively collaborate with others as well as work independently
* A growth mindset
* Excellent interpersonal skills.