Stratford Hall Looking for Grade 1 Teacher at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Position Rationale and Goal:
The teacher is the key element in the school’s ability to promote the social, emotional and academic well-being of the students and is the key driver of a school culture that is warm, inviting and unabashedly committed to the ideals of the International Baccalaureate programmes. Consistent with the Ministry of Education and International Baccalaureate programmes, the teacher works within an established framework for the delivery of educational service which supports the school programme. The teacher ensures that the instructional programme is implemented in a way that maximizes learning for all students.

Profile and Qualifications:
Candidates for any teaching position at the school are expected to possess:

Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written

Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills, and

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications:
Eligibility for BC teacher certification prior to starting in role

A university degree with a teaching emphasis or completion of a teacher preparation program

IB experience and/or training (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:
Plans, organizes and implements an appropriate instructional programme in a learning environment that guides and encourages all students to develop and fulfil their academic potential

Supervises and evaluates all students within their teaching assignment

Working collaboratively with a team of educational professionals, demonstrates a strong commitment to the planning for improvement process in support of student achievement

Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the IB Learner Profile

Fosters the development of the attributes of a Stratford Hall graduate in all students

Understands and acts upon the following:
All documents pertaining to learning and teaching, including BC Ministry of Education curriculum and relevant IB documentation, course guides; and the Professional Standards for BC Educators

All faculty and family handbooks that outline school policies and practices with particular attention to health, safety and child protection

Serves as role model with regard to attendance, punctuality, presentation, personal and professional conduct and attire, in all contexts whether online or offline

Takes responsibility for their own professional development and keeps up to date with research and development in pedagogy and in the grades/subjects they teach

Communicates effectively and positively with parents and other caregivers as well as with agencies responsible for students’ education and welfare

Participates in administrative and organizational tasks related to the professional duties of a teacher including:

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of progress and attainment for each student;

Contributing to the development and maintenance of up-to-date curriculum documentation;

Providing direction to other personnel who support student learning, as assigned; and

Assisting in the budgeting, ordering and allocation of equipment and materials

Attends and contributes to assemblies, events and meetings, some of which may occur outside of regular school hours, including welcome events, assessment day(s), etc.

Attends staff meetings and serves on committees, as required

Leads or sponsors a club, council or co-curricular activity or coaches or sponsors a team within the athletics programme

Assume additional duties as assigned by their divisional Principal

Commitment to Effective Practice:
Stratford Hall teachers are committed to their development as effective practitioners. This commitment is grounded in the 4 domains of effective practice found in the work of Charlotte Danielson, a common K to 12 framework for effective teaching practice. The competencies expressed in Danielson’s work are the goal to which Stratford Hall teachers aspire. The domains include:

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

Domain 3: Facilitating Learning

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Application Process:
All interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume, attention Junior School Principal, to careers@stratfordhall.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Stratford Hall. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodations you need.