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Vancouver Hebrew Academy

Vancouver, B.C.

Job description

Vancouver Hebrew Academy is a dynamic Orthodox Jewish Day School located in south Vancouver. We are looking for a teachers to join ourGeneral Studies department. VHA is a small independent school and as such is able to ensure class size is optimal for learning. We are looking for dedicated andenthusiastic educators to join our team.

As a member of the General Studies Department you will notresponsible for thedelivery of Judaic instruction or to have a knowledge of Orthodox Judaism.

In Addition all applicants should

  • be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of theVancouver Hebrew Academy Vision and to work in a collaborative/team environment; • be prepared to support all students as they become – Learners, Thinkers, Innovators, Collaborators, and Contributors; • be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, digital portfolios, voice‑mail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes.

•Preference will be given to those applicants who: • have successful classroom teaching experiences; • have experience in grade K/1 • are willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum; • have experience in providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of students; • have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment For, As, and Of Learning); • have Aboriginal ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal) Please complete an on-line application and include a cover letter, resume, copies of Undergrad degree and Bachelor of Education degrees, BC teaching certificate, and references.

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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What you’ll do

Deliver General Studies instruction to elementary and middle school students. Support students as learners, thinkers, innovators, collaborators, and contributors. Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the Vancouver Hebrew Academy vision. Use technology for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction, and reporting. Implement British Columbia's Education Plan and Redesigned Curriculum. Provide inclusive learning opportunities that reflect students' unique needs and interests. Apply quality assessment practices, including differentiated instruction and criterion-referenced grading

What you’ll need

Applicants should have successful classroom teaching experience, preferably experience with Kindergarten or Grade 1, willingness to work collaboratively, experience providing inclusive learning opportunities, and training or experience with quality assessment practices. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Education degree, BC teaching certificate, and references.

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