Job description
ST. THOMAS MORE COLLEGIATE
Invites applications for:
Teacher Teaching On-Call (TTOC)
St. Thomas More Collegiate, a progressive co-ed Blessed Edmund Rice Christian Brother Catholic Independent high school in Burnaby, B.C., is seeking experienced and qualified educators in the Applied Skills, Christian Education (Religion), English Language Arts, the Fine & Performing Arts, French, Mathematics, Physical & Health Education, Science, and Social Studies for our External Teacher Teaching On-Call (TTOC) list for the 2022-2023 school year. You will be part of a collaborative teaching team supporting the positive growth and development of our young Knights.
Potential candidates must be a member, or be in the process of becoming a member, of the British Columbia College of Teachers. The school also looks favourably upon those candidates that are willing to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.
Letters of application, accompanied by a resume, and the names of two referees,will be accepted throughout the school year. Interviews to commence upon review of application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- Practicum reports or teacher evaluations (if available)
- Reference Letters (if available)
- Valid British Columbia College of Teachers certification
Questions relating to our TTOC positions can be sent directly toSTMC’s Vice-Principal, Mr. Ethan Shoemaker via ethan.shoemaker@stmc.bc.ca
Applicants will have the following qualifications, experiences and abilities:
- Must either hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate, be in the process of applying, or be eligible for an Independent School Teaching Certificate.
- Undergraduate degree in a teachable area.
- A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents.
- Excellent oral, written, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community.
- Foster supportive relationships with students and families.
- Implement a range of authentic learning assessments that provide timely feedback to students and a clear direction for parents.
- Knowledge of differing learning needs and a toolbox of strategies for facilitating student success.
- Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and relationship skills.
- Be an active and positive participant in the co and extra-curricular life of the STMC school community.
***Only Successful candidates will be contacted and interviewed***
Contact Information:
Ethan Shoemaker– Vice Principal
St. Thomas More Collegiate
7450 12th Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 2K1
Phone: 604-521-1801 ext. 2104 Fax: 604 520 0725
Email:ethan.shoemaker@stmc.bc.ca
Notes:
The position of St. Thomas More Collegiate is to hire, when available, qualified Catholic applicants who in addition to carrying out their professional responsibilities will exhibit conduct consistent with Catholic denominational standards and model espoused by Blessed Edmund Rice in their professional and personal life.
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.
AI Summary
What you’ll do
Teach students in assigned subject areas as an external Teacher Teaching On-Call. Support the positive growth and development of students. Build collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community. Foster supportive relationships with students and families. Implement authentic learning assessments and provide timely feedback. Facilitate student success through strategies addressing differing learning needs. Participate actively in the school's co-curricular and extra-curricular life
What you’ll need
Valid British Columbia Teaching Certificate, application in progress, or eligibility for an Independent School Teaching Certificate. Undergraduate degree in a teachable area. Membership in or process of becoming a member of the British Columbia College of Teachers. Comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in British Columbia Ministry of Education documents. Excellent oral, written, communication, and presentation skills. Strong management, organizational, interpersonal, and relationship skills. Qualified educators sought in Applied Skills, Christian Education, English Language Arts, Fine and Performing Arts, French, Mathematics, Physical and Health Education, Science, and Social Studies