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Elementary School Teacher Grade 5/6 - Humanities Teacher

Khalsa Schools

Surrey, B.C.

Job description

Khalsa School Newton is looking for Humanities subject (Language Arts and Social studies) teachers for Grade 5 and 6.

This teaching position is for a classroom full of inquisitive learners and a highly supportive teaching environment within the classroom! We are an IB MYP authorized school. We are a growing school with a lot of opportunities.

Position 1: Grade 5 Humanities Subject (Language Arts and Social studies) (co-teacher)

Position 2: Grade 6 Humanities subject (Language Arts and Social studies) (co-teacher)

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor of Education (anywhere from within Canada), and must be aware of and able to plan according to BC's curriculum. You must be eligible to be employed in Canada. Priority will be given to applicants who are certified to teach in British Columbia.

Khalsa School is an independent Sikh school in Surrey, British Columbia. Part of the student’s education at our schools includes education in the Sikh Faith (Sikh music, history, scriptures). However, these subjects are taught by our religious department and staff. Successful applicants will only be required to teach the BC Curriculum.

Salary: Starting salary for a BC or Canadian certified teacher is $6600/month (Teachers who are subject restricted do not start on this scale).

Educational requirements: Bachelor of Education –Successful candidates must have the appropriate certification level, have qualifications and meet requirements to work in Canada and teach in BC. If you are certified to teach in another province, you will be considered - granted you apply for BC certification.

Please provide your cover letter and resume and clearly detail your education, qualifications, experience and current contact information. Interviews will commence as resumes are received.

Canadian teaching experience is recognized and will increase the starting pay.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (required)

License/Certification:

  • BC Teaching License (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Extended health care
  • On-site childcare
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Application question(s):

  • Are you able to work in Canada?

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

License/Certification:

  • BC Teaching Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Teach Grade 5 or Grade 6 Humanities, including Language Arts and Social Studies.. Plan instruction according to the British Columbia curriculum.. Co-teach in an elementary classroom.. Provide instruction in a supportive learning environment.

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Education required, with the appropriate certification level and qualifications to teach in British Columbia. BC Teaching Certification or BC Teaching License is required. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Teaching experience is preferred, and English is required.

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site childcare
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
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