elementary school teacher

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Private school
• Tutoring service
• Children's program

Tasks

• Attend educational conferences and workshops
• Discuss results and students' progress with them, their parents and school officials
• Evaluate and document students' progress
• Participate in educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Participate in staff meetings
• Assign and correct homework
• Develop course content
• Identify childrens' individual learning needs
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Prepare subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum
• Prepare, administer and correct tests
• Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation
• Provincial or Territorial Teaching Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available