Extra-curricular Library Contest

Job Description (EN):
Extra-Curricular Library Contest

Thrive Charter School is a kindergarten through grade 6 school located at 10735 McQueen Road opening in September 2023. The school is currently under renovation. Thrive is creating something special. A place where our students’ brilliant futures come into clear focus, and anything is possible.

Who we are

Thrive is a zero additional cost to families, K-6 public charter school designed to support families’ needs and dreams. The school will offer an accessible and challenging program. Students will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a nurturing small school environment. At Thrive, we have high expectations for both academic achievement and student well-being. That’s because we believe in our students and families.

Working together, we can build curious minds, confident hearts and big futures

At Thrive, we believe every child should have every chance.

Vision

An accessible and equitable education ecosystem that eliminates opportunity gaps, empowers students to realize their extraordinary potential and gives rise to positive multigenerational change.

Mission

We are fiercely committed to creating a learning environment for these students that is truly accessible and facilitates deep engagement. To this end, we will:

- Champion eager minds, unlocking each student’s inherent potential for high achievement.
- Empower every student with the skills, knowledge, experiences and confidence they need to pursue relentlessly bold futures.
- Nurture belonging by building meaningful connections in the classroom, the school, at home and in the community.
- Overcome the barriers, labels and implicit bias that undermine aspirations and well-being.
- Elevate each student through integrated academic, individual, and family-focused supports and services that are proactive and guided by a deep understanding of each unique individual.
- Embrace a future-focused mindset that places a high priority on enriched STEM learning for all students, preparing them for STEM pathways in high school and enabling students to see themselves as the innovators, scientists, inventors, engineers and technology experts of tomorrow.

Position Description

We're looking for an individual who can create a positive, engaging atmosphere that motivates students to have a shared passion for reading creating, critical thinking, and team building. As well as a passion for game components (i.e. chess, checkers, connect four, rubrics cubes, etc.).

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in your area of interest
- Ability to relate well with our demographic of students and their families as well as with staff
- An ethic of service to students, colleagues, and community to promote a welcoming, safe, and caring school and classroom environment
- Strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish rapport
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and lesson design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of student learning
- Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation
- Knowledge and awareness of group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures
- Passion for sharing the love of your interest

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to Thrive Elementary School who are offered employment must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed. If you have had a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check completed within the last 6 months, please submit that.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the guidance of the Program Director and in compliance with the Thrive Elementary School approved charter:

- Commitment to Thrive Elementary School’s charter, vision, mission and values.
- Establishes clear objectives and outlines for your activities that may align with the Alberta Program of Studies.
- Prepares for assigned classes and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request. Prepares materials for classroom activities, as appropriate.
- Engages students using a variety of approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and program focus for teaching students with distinctive experiences and motivations
- Provides learning opportunities so students can see themselves as the innovators, scientists, inventors, engineers, and technology experts of tomorrow.
- Observes students' performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health to adhere to the safety of the students in your groups
- Establishes and models expectations for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the students for whom we are responsible, under the guidance of the Program Director.
- Enforces all administrative policies governing students.
- Effectively plans with other staff members, as well as partners, for op