Secondary Spanish Language & Culture
About The School
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Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Upper Primary Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts (Grades 8-12)
Secondary Spanish Language & Culture
This position is responsible for facilitating the cognitive, affective, ethical and
physical growth and development of students, and to ensure that each student
receives the guidance and support necessary for high quality learning and
equitable access to the full range of learning opportunities available.
Designs purposeful, engaging and relevant lessons and activities with measurable learning outcomes; ensures students are aware of and pursue intended outcomes
Knows and understands students; plans lessons and activities appropriate for developmental level, individual language and learning needs, interests and culture
Ensures planning and instruction are sequential and aligned with established learning and curricular standards
Facilitates learning activities that are highly relevant, require critical and creative high-level thought and have multiple correct responses or approaches
Effectively applies current research-based pedagogical strategies, approaches
and methodologies to meet the needs of diverse learners
Intentionally facilitates and supports academic language development to meet
the needs of language learners in the mainstream classroom
Consistently and intentionally incorporates ESLRs into teaching
Anticipates and prepares for student misunderstanding; plans for further
explanation, re-teaching and support as necessary
Designs and uses varied assessment techniques and strategies to inform
teaching and improve learning; persists until students reach expected
achievement
Provides timely and meaningful feedback that leads to improved learning;
cultivates appropriate student use of feedback and accountability for learning
Establishes (verbally and through action) a culture for learning; sets high
expectations and provides support for student engagement and accountability
for learning
Implements positive and effective classroom management strategies and
fosters development of appropriate student behavior
Intentionally creates a culture of mutual respect and emotional safety in the
classroom; cultivates rapport and camaraderie between students
Proactively and positively communicates with and involves parents in child’s
learning; provides meaningful feedback and productive guidance
Pursues connections with students through extracurricular activities; shares
responsibility for coordination and supervision of activities and events
Willingly shares in additional responsibilities (e.g. student supervision);
facilitates and participates in activities and events during and outside of the
instructional day
Adheres to documentation requirements and deadlines; completes planning,
grading and grade reporting in a timely manner
Willingly provides support and shares solutions, ideas and resources with colleagues; takes a collaborative, team-oriented approach to planning and teaching
Productively contributes to school growth and development (e.g. curriculum development and review, writing and submitting articles, school-level and accreditation committee work)
Maintains confidentiality regarding student personal and academic issues; uses discretion when discussing students with others
Models and expects high ethical and professional standards, a positive, optimistic and solution-oriented attitude, and courteous treatment and respect for others
Regularly pursues relevant professional development; implements new learning in the classroom and shares with colleagues; commits to an attitude of lifelong learning
Takes a reflective approach to professional practice; consistently evaluates practice and seeks opportunities to improve; implements suggestions and feedback from others
Support an intercultural, global approach to learning and interaction that embraces diverse cultures, traditions, beliefs, perspectives, and other- centeredness
Supports school vision, mission and purpose in word and practice; is positive and avoids conveying a negative or derogatory tone regarding school functioning
Commits to and practices child safeguarding standards and requirements; ensures that all students are protected from exclusion, discrimination, harassment, abuse and neglect
Commits to school vision, mission, and the Teacher Profile
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area
State or provincial certification as a professional teacher
English language fluency
A collaborative and inclusive approach to teaching and learning
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Eligibility for a Chinese work visa (some positions have restrictions)