Probationary, Junior High Humanities Teacher

Applications are invited for the position of : Teacher at Niton Central School Position : Probationary Full-Time Junior High Humanities TeacherLocation : Niton Central School - Niton Junction, ABhttps : / / nitoncentralschool.gypsd.ca / Start Date : Duties to commence August 27, 2024 until June 27, 2025. Hours of Work : 1.0 FTE Monday-FridayThe competition will remain open until : July 4, 2024Niton Central School is located in Niton Junction, Alberta approximately 30 minutes east of Edson. Niton Central resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, an elementary and middle school providing excellent education to grades JK-9.Role and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for learning. The responsibilities include : Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning. Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations and discussions. Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students. Reviewing and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines. Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures. Developing constructive relationships with parents. Modelling commitment to professional development. Additional comments : The teaching assignment will include Language Arts, Social Studies and other complimentary courses. Note : The specified course load is flexible and may be adjusted based on teaching background and experience. Requirements The successful candidate will : Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one. Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum. Hold a Bachelor’s degree of Education. Benefits of GYPSD The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 per year to support professional learning.The Division also provides $725 per year for teachers to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account.Available Leaves : Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year May accumulate up to 11 total personal leave days, see the Local ATA Collective Agreement for further details. Sick leave, up to 90 days leave Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year Bereavement / Critical Care Leave Deferred Salary Leave Plan Northern Student Teacher Bursary : GYPSD is a participating School Division within the Northern Student Teacher Bursary.A detailed description of the Role of the Teacher is available in Administrative Procedure 420 on the GYPSD Website. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications : Cover Letter Resume Transcripts Evaluations Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references Note : We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following : a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check a Child Intervention Record Check