Elementary PE Teacher

1 day ago


Surrey, Canada Southridge School Full time
Southridge acknowledges that we teach and learn on the unceded territories of the Semiahmoo First Nation and Coast Salish Peoples.

Southridge is an independent day school located in South Surrey, BC, with 680 students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12. We have a tradition of developing well-rounded students with a balance of knowledge and goodness, inspiring students to go out into the world and make a difference.

Southridge is affectionately described as a lighthearted place of serious purpose, and we want you to know…it’s true If you’re passionate about working in an energizing environment with colleagues who value building strong relationships, fostering strong minds and good hearts through student-centered teaching and learning, and building community-all while having fun-we want to hear from you

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

ELEMENTARY PE TEACHER (TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME, MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE)

We invite applications for a temporary, full-time (Maternity Leave Coverage) PE Teacher position commencing December 2, 2024 and ending on December 19, 2025. This position includes co-teaching PE to Kindergarten and Grade 1 classes, teaching Grade 4 and 5 PE classes, and a Grade 5 Homeroom partnership responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

PYP specialist-subject teachers proactively consider and nurture students’ cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. They collaboratively design, implement, and assess grade-level teaching and learning in their subject speciality across the PYP continuum, guided by the BC Curriculum and the philosophy and framework of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). They value opportunities to interact and build caring relationships with students in and beyond the classroom. They work closely and collaboratively with administrators, coordinators and other school leaders, teachers, non-teaching staff, and families to co-create a positive and inclusive school environment and climate. They embrace and uphold the Southridge vision, mission, and values.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop respectful and caring relationships with students in and beyond the classroom to nurture their belonging, safety, and connection within the school community

Guide students’ cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development

Actively implement the IB Approaches to Teaching (ATT), IB Approaches to Learning (ATL), and the IB Learner Profile through inquiry, conceptual understanding, and subject-specific and transdisciplinary teaching and learning

Use standards-based grading and reporting to communicate each student’s continuous development of essential skills and subject-specific learning standards, focusing on providing feedback and feedforward that highlights each student’s strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps

Support age-appropriate development of student agency and efficacy

Guide student behaviour choices that align with the Junior School Promise and Southridge values

Use technology to enhance learning and teaching and ensure students understand expectations for mindful, age-appropriate use of technology as a learning tool

Develop and sustain respectful and professional relationships with colleagues through ongoing collaboration, inquiry, dialogue, and reflection

Document curriculum planning and reflection using school-based systems to fully meet IB PYP requirements

Collaborate with a homeroom partner (PYP core teacher) to develop systems, routines, and activities that foster a shared sense of community within a grade-level classroom

Support student supervision in formally scheduled and informal ways

Respectfully engage with parents as partners in their child’s developmental journey

Proactively implement school-based and IB-required policies, particularly those relating to teaching, learning, and student safety

Choose, act, evidence, and reflect on annual Teacher Professional Growth Plan (TPGP) goals that focus on positively impacting teaching, learning, and student success

Engage in mission-aligned and IB professional development opportunities to positively impact student success and advance school-based strategic priorities and IB development plans

Participate in and contribute to IB evaluation cycles, Ministry of Education and Childcare inspections, and CAIS Accreditations

Actively support the House system and K-7 and K-12 student life activities and initiatives

Actively support the Junior School co-curricular programme (2 of 3 terms/year)

Attend and participate in core school functions and special events

Maintain up-to-date First Aid Certification and Concussion Training (every three years)

Complete annual school-based training modules

Attend to additional duties and responsibilities outlined in the Southridge Faculty Handbook and the Junior School Guidebook

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor of Education (Elementary - Primary); Master of Education an asset

Valid BC teaching certificate

Experience teaching Elementary Physical Education

Experience teaching at the K-5 level

Experience teaching in a school that offers the IB PYP is preferred

IB PYP training is an asset (Category 1, 2 or 3)

Proficiency with the Google for Education Suite

VALUES:

The ideal candidate will be aligned with values and mission of Southridge, will want to be an active member of a vibrant school community, and will demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the world. They will be someone who:

Is a lifelong learner

Has excellent study, critical thinking, and communication skills

Is a creative and independent thinker

Has a positive attitude

Seeks their passion

Believes in the value of trust, tolerance, compassion, and respect

Understands the sacrifice and reward of community service

Has an appreciation of, and a desire for, lifelong physical activity and fitness

Commits to personal wellness

Appreciates the arts and their contribution to a richer life

Can work effectively as part of a team

Southridge offers a competitive salary and pays 4% above the Vancouver School District. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package and a generous RRSP matching program, access to health and wellness activities including generous support for professional learning and development. The salary range for this position is from $69,817 to $113,901. Salary placement is based on years of teaching experience and educational accomplishments. For more details visit our career page.

Southridge School is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, equity and belonging to support an increasingly diverse community, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. To apply for this position, please visit our 'How to Apply' page for step-by-step instructions on submitting an application through our online system. This posting will remain open until filled.

To learn more about our school, explore our website: southridge.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted.


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