CAREERS

Kindergarten Teacher

Reporting directly to the school Principal, the Elementary School Teacher responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives that follow Ontario curriculum standards and beyond.
• Prepare long-range plans, unit plans, and homework materials.
• Teach a full range of subject areas, including English (reading, writing, and oral communication), Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, and Islamic Education.
• Supervise students during classes and at other times during the school day, including breaks.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Discuss students’ progress and concerns with parents and administrators.
• Prepare for and attend parent-teacher interviews and other functions, including extracurricular activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behaviour, mutual respect, and safety within the classroom.
• Conduct formal and informal ongoing assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports, and marking.
• Integrate social responsibility and kindness into daily teaching and routines.
• Organize the classroom and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present differentiated lessons that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within their class.
• Motivate students with enthusiastic, imaginative class activities.
• Prepare, mark, and provide feedback to facilitate positive student development.
• Work collaboratively with others to plan and coordinate work.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teachers’ College certification is an asset
• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience
• Friendly, nurturing, attentive, and respectful characteristics
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Good presentation, communication, interpersonal, and pragmatic skills
• Exhibits self-motivation, high work standards, and attention to detail