Introduction
Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, the School is home to 530 students and a faculty and staff of over 85 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the U.S. and abroad. Stratford Hall was the first IB continuum school in BC and has a rich tradition of educational excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
Primary Accountability
Under the management of the Principal, working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff, Resource Teachers enhance learning by supporting students, organizing the learning environment, providing pastoral care for students, and performing other duties as assigned by teachers or administrators. As key members of the faculty, Resource Teachers contribute to the development and overall improvement of the School.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
Work in classrooms with small groups and individual students
Recognize a variety of levels of language competency and maintain constant awareness of the needs of English language learners
Ensure students are actively engaged in their own learning
Empower students to feel responsible and take action
Support teachers in the pursuit of open-ended inquiry and real-life investigations
Accommodate special needs of students as directed
Teach lessons as directed by the teacher or Principal
Management
Assist in organizing events specific to the grade/class/subject area
Provide meaningful and timely communication to faculty, staff and management
Assist in monitoring student attendance, behaviour and progress
Inform the appropriate ‘person of responsibility’ when issues or concerns arise
Initiate and take responsibility for classroom displays as directed
Create and prepare teaching resources as directed
Maintain resources and storage areas as directed
Professional Appraisal and Development
As instructed, engage in professional development in order to better understand the needs of students and the classroom instructional program
Actively participate in constructive professional appraisal
Seek and act upon constructive feedback and advice
Involvement in the Wider School Community
Take an active role within the school community by making a conscious effort to interact with all staff and be aware of current school events and initiatives
Positively support school initiatives organized by staff, students or parents through active participation and promotion within classrooms
Promote school unity by attending staff social functions when possible
Attend special events such as Meet the Teacher Night and concerts
Assist in the preparation of assembly presentations
Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings
Maintain an active presence in common areas and during scheduled supervision duties
Take positive action to ensure the school is clean and well maintained, classrooms are neat and attractive and displays in classrooms and general purpose areas reflect the pursuit of excellence
At times Resource Teachers may be requested to take on additional duties as assigned by the Principal.
Days of work: Resource Teachers work on days on which teachers are at school, including the in-service days prior to the start of the school year and professional development days during the school year.
Specific hours and duties for each Resource Teacher position
Junior School Resource Teacher (RT) Grades K – 1
The hours of work are from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Responsibilities, in addition to teaching and support, include participation in the extra-curricular program.
Junior School RTs should have a specialized skill in one more of the following areas: fluency in French or another skill/attribute which adds value to the program, i.e. a speciality in the arts, learning support/gifted, early childhood, etc.
Bachelor of Education, Elementary preferred
Required qualifications:
Education: typically Resource Teachers are newly qualified teachers, who are recent graduates from a Bachelor of Education program
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Computer Literacy: computer literate with experience with G Suite
All RTs will be trained in First Aid if they are not currently qualified
Application Process:
All interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume, attention Junior School Principal, to [email protected].
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.
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