Location: York Academy - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Open To: Local, Provincial and National Candidate
Date Posted: May 20, 2016
Closing Date: Open Until A suitable Candidate Pool Is Found
Start Date: August 29th, 2017
End Date: Permanent Position

The Postition

York Academy invites application from energetic individuals as certified teachers to lead our Kindergarten and Elementary classrooms on a full-time term basis starting August 29, 2016. York Academy is seeking highly motivated teachers with expertise in one or more of the following category, including technology lead teacher

• Fine Arts
• Performing Arts
• Sciences, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Architectures, Mathematics
• English, French, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin Language/Communication

For the arts and technology successful candidates must have or will require communication technology courses in computer applications, media design, and programming.

York Academy is a new innovative private school dedicated to craft generations of "Multi-Talented Students", "Multiple Intelligence Students" and "Renaissance Students". We serve approximately 250 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and we are located in Calgary, Alberta Canada. York Academy is an arts, sciences, technology, robotics, sports, language, social and culture immersion school with a vibrant and dedicated school leadership committed to supporting student learning through innovative knowledge that meets 21st Century students and parents' needs.

The Candidate

• Education Degree with a specialization in elementary
• Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Have the ability to teach at the appropriate level
• Criminal Record Check
• Strong research and teaching skills
• Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on compassion, patience and professionalism
• Creativity to develop lessons that are engaging and educational
• Ability to work within a team, with integrity, enthusiasm, initiative and confidence
• Excellent communication skills with parents, students and colleagues
• Willingness to take on extra-curricular activities

Responsibilities

• Prepare course rubric, syllabus, unit plans and homework materials
• Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives following Alberta curriculum standards
• Teach a full range of subject areas, including English (reading, writing and oral communication), mathematics, science and technology, social studies, visual arts, health and physical education
• Supervise students during classes and at other times in the school day
• Discuss students' progress and concerns with parents and administrators
• Prepare for and attend parent-teacher interviews and other functions
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety within classroom
• Conduct formal and informal assessments of students, including report cards, progress reports and marking

Would Be An Asset

• Experience with action-based, challenge-based, knowledge-based education
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to infuse York Academy mandatory curriculum outcomes
• Experience and/or background in Early Childhood

For More Information

For more information, please visit York Academy Website: york.academy.
The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate pool is found; however, applications received on or before July 1, 2017 are assured careful consideration. Duties will commence August 29, 2017.

Applications

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent evaluation, and list of four recent references to careers@york.academy.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.