Job Description
About Kahnawà:ke Education Center
The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.
Position Summary
The main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standards-based instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility 1: Planning, Organization and Implementation of Instructional Program
To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
To ensure short-term and long-term planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity.
To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and student-centered methods, materials and resources.
To use a variety of communication techniques with an emphasis on questioning techniques, group discussions and student-centered conferences.
To support the inclusion and integration of students with special needs.
To participate in the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process with the Student Services Team and to weekly monitor and evaluate the IEP’s.
Responsibility 2: Student Learning
To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students.
To communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
To observe student’s performance and development.
To use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Responsibility 3: Student Assessment
To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work.
To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc.
To administer tests and exams in accordance with pre-established procedures in order to assess students’ academic skills and learning on an ongoing basis.
To prepare and submit the required report cards and forms within pre-established deadlines (3 times a year).
To maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
To participate in the required school and parent meetings.
To oversee the behavior and conduct of all students throughout the school day.
Responsibility 4: Classroom Management
To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students.
To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning.
To manage student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of KEC.
To respond appropriately to students’ needs, aptitude and learning styles.
Responsibility 5: Collaboration with KEC’s Strategic Plan
To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
To support the implementation of school’s rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school.
To participate collaboratively in the formative and summative evaluation process using the established Performance Appraisal process.
To encourage parent and community involvement.
To participate in appropriate professional activities.
Skill & Competency Requirements
Core Competencies:
The necessary core competencies for this position include:
Strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional leadership skills
Sound judgement and critical thinking
Teamwork
Professionalism and high ethics standards
Technical Competencies:
Required technical competencies for this position include:
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong language processing skills of reading, writing and spelling.
Strong mathematics skills
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn the school database system
Education, Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor of Education degree or related field teaching degree OR working towards a Bachelor of Education degree and previous teaching experience OR Teaching certificate with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
Solid knowledge of subject matter for all subjects and courses in the assigned program of studies
Knowledge of growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents
Complete fluency and literacy in language of instruction
The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.
Position Summary
The main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standards-based instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility 1: Planning, Organization and Implementation of Instructional Program
To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
To ensure short-term and long-term planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity.
To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and student-centered methods, materials and resources.
To use a variety of communication techniques with an emphasis on questioning techniques, group discussions and student-centered conferences.
To support the inclusion and integration of students with special needs.
To participate in the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process with the Student Services Team and to weekly monitor and evaluate the IEP’s.
Responsibility 2: Student Learning
To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students.
To communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
To observe student’s performance and development.
To use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Responsibility 3: Student Assessment
To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work.
To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc.
To administer tests and exams in accordance with pre-established procedures in order to assess students’ academic skills and learning on an ongoing basis.
To prepare and submit the required report cards and forms within pre-established deadlines (3 times a year).
To maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
To participate in the required school and parent meetings.
To oversee the behavior and conduct of all students throughout the school day.
Responsibility 4: Classroom Management
To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students.
To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning.
To manage student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of KEC.
To respond appropriately to students’ needs, aptitude and learning styles.
Responsibility 5: Collaboration with KEC’s Strategic Plan
To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
To support the implementation of school’s rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school.
To participate collaboratively in the formative and summative evaluation process using the established Performance Appraisal process.
To encourage parent and community involvement.
To participate in appropriate professional activities.
Skill & Competency Requirements
Core Competencies:
The necessary core competencies for this position include:
Strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional leadership skills
Sound judgement and critical thinking
Teamwork
Professionalism and high ethics standards
Technical Competencies:
Required technical competencies for this position include:
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong language processing skills of reading, writing and spelling.
Strong mathematics skills
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn the school database system
Education, Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor of Education degree or related field teaching degree OR working towards a Bachelor of Education degree and previous teaching experience OR Teaching certificate with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
Solid knowledge of subject matter for all subjects and courses in the assigned program of studies
Knowledge of growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents
Complete fluency and literacy in language of instruction
💡 Quick Summary
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