Learning Commons

3 weeks ago


North Saanich, Canada School District #63 (Saanich) Full time

District Overview

Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

**Job Posting**: Posting Detail

**Posting**:
T2324/146

**Description**:
Learning Commons K-5

**Start Date**:
01-Jul-2023

**End Date**:
30-Jun-2024

**Date Posted**:
08-Jun-2023

**Closing Date**:
13-Jun-2023 10:00

Location

Position

Assignment Type

FTE

Deep Cove Elementary

Temporary Teacher

Temporary

0.6000

Position Overview

The Learning Commons in Saanich are new multi-functional spaces developed to support learning in the 21st century. While components of former libraries remain, the support for a variety of learning modalities has significantly evolved. The teacher responsible for activities in these areas will lead other teachers in multi-disciplinary approaches, inquiry based learning, and project-based learning for example, and will access current technology to support this new learning environment. The Learning Commons Teacher will have a broad curricular background and will be able to focus on the development of critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, digital literacy and creativity.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor of Education (Elementary)

Master’s Degree in Library Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years successful classroom experience at the elementary level

Demonstrated expertise with information and communication technologies including, but not limited to, multi-media tools, smartboards, and assistive technologies

Proven evidence of teacher leadership and experience in facilitating inquiry as a model across the curriculum

Knowledge and understanding of multiple literacies and the ability to guide students as they access, manage, integrate, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and present information they get through various sources including through digital tools and the internet

Ability to excel in a flexible, multifunctional environment to facilitate learning for all members of the school community

Strong learning commons management skills which include, but are not limited to, creating and implementing procedures for selection, acquisition, organization, access to and use of learning resources; providing resources that support the curriculum and student/staff needs; and collection management

Desired Successful Experiences and Skills

This position supports a dual track school, French Immersion / English

Willingness to provide direct instruction and co-teaching curriculum support in the library and in classrooms

As part of a team, motivated to help implement the district's Strategic Plan, focusing on key areas of literacy and global citizenship

Provide leadership and active sharing of culturally responsive library learning resources and Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing

Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills

Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers in the preparation, presentation and assessment of inquiry projects which utilize information resources

Promotion of literacy and the enjoyment of reading

Ability to model instructional strategies and coach staff members in the integration of technology with curriculum and other Learning Commons resources

Ability to create a supportive and enriched common learning space for inquiry, learning, collaboration and teaching

Ensuring that the Learning Commons environment is a focal point for student and staff learning

Ability to select, collect and organize materials (including digital)


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