Grade 3 - Integrated Arts

Job Summary

Responsibilities Our program at North Poplar Campus of the Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts is based on an integrated arts philosophy.

Students will experience a fusion of the core curriculum : Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math, and the four arts : music, drama, dance, and visual arts.

Arts Integration deepens understanding and enhances achievement. Teachers work collaboratively in pods to provide a seamless program of learning and instruction to a diverse student population.

Teachers participate in school wide productions, art show and sale, and POD presentations. The starting annual salary for this part-time Elementary School Teacher position ranges from $48,500 to $84,973 with placement on the July 1, 2023 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Education & Experience Elementary teacher training with major practicum at the Primary level Coursework in Early Childhood Education Successful teaching experience at the Primary level Eligible for B.

C. Certification Satisfactory teacher evaluation and / or final practicum reports Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Primary program Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and recent experience with a balanced literacy program including guided reading and assessment Ability to integrate the arts into the curriculum Teaching Competencies All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas : Communication & Interpersonal Skills : Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.

Organization & Planning : Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment Classroom Management : Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.

Facilitation & Engagement : Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning Assessment & Coaching : Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.

Collaboration & Teamwork : Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives Caring & Inclusiveness : Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students Flexibility & Adaptability : Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances View Teaching Competencies Detail