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Sweetgrass School (SWT) is a K4 to Grade 8 school operated on the Sweetgrass First Nation, located about 35 km west of North Battleford, SK.
Sweetgrass First Nation is looking for a Grade 2/3 Teacher for a term position.
STARTING DATE: NOV. 12th, 2018
Duties and Responsibilities:
Nurture, support and guide young learners
Prepare engaging lessons and interactive learning activities/materials
Conduct formal and informal assessment of students
Incorporate appropriate technology and media in lesson planning
Facilitate learning activities both within the classroom setting and outdoors
Participate in co-curricular school activities
Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour, respect and safety within the classroom
Support families with open, ongoing communication
Prepare course timelines and materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives that follow SK curriculum standards
Position Qualifications:
Possess or be in application of a valid SK Teaching Certificate
Possess a Bachelors degree or higher qualification in education
Understands and uses current literacy practices and teaching strategies
Models a strong work ethic as well as high standards of commitment
Must have an awareness and appreciation of Native culture
Fosters school mission, values and sense of community through student-centered decisions
Effectively communicates with staff, parents and students
Maintains professionalism through all school interactions and activities
Values continual growth and development of school programs and curriculum
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Provincial Teaching Certificate
Additional Skills
- Supervise teacher assistants
Specific Skills
- Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
- Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
- Identify childrens' individual learning needs
- Evaluate the progress of students and discuss progress results with students, parents and school officials
- Develop course materials and curriculum content
- Assign and correct homework
Work Setting
- Public school