Job description
Greater Heights Learning Academy is an independent school for special needs students accredited by the BC Ministry of Education.
The position is for a mixed modified elementary class grades 2-6
The class has a number of SEA to support as well as scheduled therapy.
What we offer
Salary commensurate with experience.
Full benefits and pension equal to public system
Excellent teacher vs. student ratio
SEA in class support as well as therapeutic staff support for the students
Convenient location in Coquitlam near the Burquitlam Sky Train
Ongoing professional development and training
Excellent experience with the special needs population in a supported environment
About this occupation
This job is classed under Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) 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.
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
- Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
Usual requirements
- A bachelor's degree in education is required.
- A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
- Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
- A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.
AI Summary
What you’ll do
Teach a mixed modified elementary class for grades 2-6. Support students with special needs. Collaborate with SEAs and therapeutic staff
What you’ll need
Experience with the special needs population is valued
Benefits
- Excellent teacher-to-student ratio
- Full benefits
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Pension equal to the public system
- SEA in-class support
- Therapeutic staff support