Grade 1 - St John Henry Newman School

**Grade 1 - St John Henry Newman School - Elementary Teacher (Grade 1)**

**THIS POSITION IS FOR TEACHERS WHO ARE NEW TO CALGARY CATHOLIC. IF YOU ARE ALREADY A TEACHER WITH CALGARY CATHOLIC, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSTING.**

**I. OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITY**:
The role of the Teacher is to provide instruction, assess student achievement and communicate with stakeholders in the school district. The teacher will model effective instructional practice, to contribute to job embedded professional development and to help build the school’s capacity to support student success. The teacher will teach in a manner that is consistent with the values, morals and ethics of the Catholic faith and within the guidelines of The Alberta Education Act, Teaching Quality Standards (TQS), Teaching Professional Code of Conduct and Calgary Catholic School District’s (CCSD) Administrative Procedures.

**II. QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's degree in education from a recognized educational institution
- Valid Alberta professional teaching certificate
- Knowledge of the Teaching Quality Standards
- Knowledge of instructional strategies, resources and materials that support best practices in instructional programming for student success
- Knowledge of Alberta Education’s mandates related to programming for students with diverse learning needs, including experience with the criteria, process of coding and related Learner Support Plan (LSP) development and implementation.
- Knowledge of effective assessment of student learning
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques that encompass group and individual behavior, peer influences and Christ-Centered values
- Competency in the English language both written and oral
- Committed to the values of a Catholic school division
- Create a classroom environment that respects and celebrates diversity, fosters a sense of belonging, and encourages open dialogue.
- Implement teaching strategies that are sensitive to the unique needs of Indigenous students and provide additional support as needed.
- Knowledge of effective assessment of student learning
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques that encompass group and individual behavior, peer influences and Catholic values
- Competency in the English language both written and oral
- Committed to the values of a Catholic school district

**III. DUTIES**:

- Competently plan for, provide and assess instruction to students
- Regularly assess student performance and communicate results to students, parents/legal guardians and school administration
- Effectively communicate with parents/legal guardians, school personnel, and district personnel where necessary
- Maintain a safe and caring environment that fosters student learning
- Enhance the permeation of Catholicity throughout the district
- Maintain a current knowledge base through ongoing personal professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal (within the School Act and teacher’s contract)

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Did you know that almost 6000 people work at the Calgary Catholic school district? Our dynamic workforce, exceptional climate and culture and diverse learning community foster collaboration and excellence throughout our organization. Our employees are committed to changing the lives of students, families and colleagues through the work that they do and in their daily interactions. It is the professionalism and care by every employee that inspires excellence in our students and makes our district one of the top performers in the province. If you are ready to help shape and change the future, there is a place for your unique skills, abilities and experience within our community.

**What’s it like to work at Calgary Catholic?**

We have a rich tradition and a 150-year history of excellence in Catholic Education. Since our inception, CCSD has been an exceptional organization filled with exceptional people. Our motto, _Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith_, inspires our collective community to engage the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of the students and families we serve. Our staff, regardless of their role, are passionate, dedicated, compassionate and inclusive, welcoming both Catholic and non-Catholic individuals to share their gifts and talents to our community. Our team chose to work in the district because of the community we have created:

- _I am fortunate enough to be with kids who are so special that they make every day so rewarding - Jordan Lindeman_
- _If you are looking for a great place to work, I encourage you to come and be part of our family at Calgary Catholic School District - Kareem Henry_
- _One thing I didn’t know before joining Calgary Catholicwas how fun it is. Not only in the classroom with the kids, but the fun with your co-workers and your admin - Ruth Medrano_

**Did you know?**

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