Job description
Alcuin College invites applications from energetic, organized and qualified business teachers for AP Macroeconomics, AP Business with Personal Finance, Economics 12. Candidates should have a sound knowledge and understanding of the curricula and a concept-based, inquiry approach to teaching and learning, the ability to provide a rich and varied, experiential learning programme to students, as well as an openness to collaborate with colleagues.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Developing a learning environment that promotes communication and collaboration, builds positive relationships, fosters an ethic of care and values the contributions of all learners;
Designing and implementing engaging, student-centered learning opportunities that support inquiry and encourage creativity and innovation;
Differentiating learning opportunities and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learners;
Monitoring student learning through a variety of assessment tools and strategies
Communicating positively and proactively with parents;
Participating in collaborative professional development and school-wide functions;
Embracing the school’s mission and educational philosophy.
Key attributes:
Curiousity, creativity, and enthusiasm to be a part of a growing school
Flexibility to integrate new practices
Confidence to take risks
Openness to feedback
Team-oriented and collaborative
Sense of humour
Love of children
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the school community
Essential qualifications:
Canadian residency and eligible to work in B.C.
Certification from the Teacher Regulation Branch (B.C.)
About this occupation
This job is classed under Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
- Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials
Usual requirements
- Teachers of academic subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences.
- Teachers of vocational or technical subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is usually preceded by specialized training or experience in the subject.
- Instructors of trades in Quebec require completion of an apprenticeship training program and industry or trade certification.
- Department heads usually require several years of teaching experience.
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What you’ll do
Develop a learning environment that promotes communication and collaboration. Build positive relationships and foster an ethic of care. Design and implement engaging, student-centered learning opportunities. Differentiate learning opportunities and assessment practices. Monitor student learning through assessment tools and strategies. Communicate positively and proactively with parents. Participate in collaborative professional development and school-wide functions. Embrace the school's mission and educational philosophy
What you’ll need
Qualified business teacher for AP Macroeconomics, AP Business with Personal Finance, and Economics 12. Candidates must be Canadian residents eligible to work in British Columbia and hold certification from the British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch.