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Home Economics Teacher

Central Okanagan – School District #23

Kelowna, B.C.

Job description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

HOME ECONOMICS TEACHER

Middle and Secondary School

Central Okanagan Public Schools No 23 invites applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for full and part time temporary contracts, and Teacher Teaching on Call positions in Middle/Secondary Schools. Applicants must be prepared to assume other teaching responsibilities in the core and/or elective areas commensurate with qualifications, experience and interests.

Applicants must:

  • have training and/or experience as a Home Economics teacher;
  • possess a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.

Applicants must also:

  • be willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;
  • be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model and the district Strategic Plan
  • be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, document cameras, voice-mail, email, websites, MyEdBC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes.

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

  • have a Bachelor of Home Economics, Diploma of Home Ec. or equivalent;
  • two years of successful classroom teaching experience;
  • have Food Safe Certification and proficiency with sewing and food equipment;
  • have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As and Of Learning);
  • have a strong background in middle school philosophy, core values and educational practices;
  • have a strong interest in innovation and inquiry;
  • have experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students;
  • have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal).

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Please contact Monique West at to inform her of your completed application.

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

Teach Home Economics in middle and secondary school settings.. Assume additional teaching responsibilities in core or elective areas as appropriate to qualifications, experience, and interests.. Implement British Columbia's Education Plan and Redesigned Curriculum.. Participate in the school-level Collaborative Model and district Strategic Plan.. Use computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, document cameras, email, websites, and MyEdBC for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, instruction, and reporting.. Provide differentiated and inclusive learning opportunities reflecting students' needs and interests.

What you’ll need

Training and/or experience as a Home Economics teacher.. British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.. Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.. Bachelor of Home Economics, Diploma of Home Economics, or equivalent preferred.. Two years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.. Food Safe Certification and proficiency with sewing and food equipment preferred.. Training or experience with quality assessment practices preferred.. Strong background in middle school philosophy, core values, and educational practices preferred.. Interest in innovation and inquiry preferred.. Experience differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities preferred.. Indigenous ancestry may be considered under a special program.

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