Southlands Farm/School District 64,Multiage Farm & Nature Program Teacher Jobs in Canada

Position: Multiage Farm &
Nature Program Teacher
Organization: Southlands Farm/School
District 64

Location: Southands Heritage Farm,
Vancouver, BC
Southlands
Farm in Vancouver

is posting this job position as a way of helping the Gulf Island School
District find an incredible educator for their program which is based at
Southlands Farm. This is our farm’s website – http://

www.southlandsfarm.ca
for an idea of the teaching environment – the ideal candidate is competent as a
farmer and educator and enjoys leading farming projects. See below for the
School district job posting:

A
copy of the posting is below: If you have any questions about what this job
will entail call Jordan at 778 882 5673
School
District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) invites applications for the temporary 0.44 FTE position
of Multiage Nature Program Teacher – Farm Based at Windsor House School in
Vancouver. This assignment is Grades K to 12. The school enrolls approximately
200 students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. The position commences as soon as
possible to June 30, 2017.
Role/Duties
and Responsibilities:
The
successful applicant will provide exemplary nature based/place based/multiage
learning experiences for elementary and secondary learners. This position
requires a great deal of collaboration, flexibility, creativity, patience, and
a passion for experiential, environmental, place-based & differentiated
education. The successful candidate will play a significant role in fostering a
deep connection to nature and in encouraging an appreciation for conservation,
preservation and sustainability. The successful applicant will work
collaboratively with colleagues, parents and mentors to provide students with
holistic, nature based experiential learning opportunities.
Necessary
Qualifications:
Documented
evidence of:
  • B.C.
    Ministry of Education Teaching Certification
  • Teaching
    qualifications and experience in secondary Science or
    Environmental/Ecological Education and secondary Mathematics
  • Current
    and solid knowledge of K-12 curriculum
  • Experience
    in planning outdoor environmental-based education experiences, including
    nature and place-based programs
  • Ability
    to plan, facilitate and evaluate self-directed learning and reconcile with
    provincial learning outcomes
  • Knowledge
    of current best practices in literacy and numeracy instruction at the
    primary/intermediate level
  • Exemplary
    teaching experience in multiage learning environments leading students in
    activities that promote their physical, mental and social development
  • A
    strong working knowledge of ecological/environmental issues as they
    pertain to education
  • Ability
    to deliver programs in an inter-disciplinary/thematic way in both
    classroom and field settings
  • Effective
    use of formative and summative assessment to support student learning
  • Strong
    background in play-based learning
  • Proven
    ability and willingness to enroll, implement and support community and
    parent mentors as integral contributors to learning
  • Successful
    experience using appropriate technology to support learning
  • Experience
    working in inclusive environments supporting learning for all students
  • Exemplary
    behaviour management and organizational skills
  • Valid
    First Aid Certification or willingness to acquire certification Desired
    Qualifications: Documented evidence of:
  • Strong
    interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability
    to collaborate with parents and colleagues to provide hybrid learning
    opportunities
  • Ability
    to respond with flexibility, commitment and good humour to a wide range of
    changes and challenges characteristic of a unique and evolving program
  • Experience
    in democratic, parent participation, self-determined learning environments
  • Experience
    with non-violent communication, restitution, self-regulation, and other
    models of conflict resolution
  • Commitment
    to professional growth
Please
include with application:
  • Letter
    of application
  • Current
    résumé or portfolio with supporting documents ensuring that qualifications
    are met or exceeded for this position
  • Names
    of three professional referees including their addresses, phone numbers
    and email addresses
Review
of applications received will commence on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. You are
encouraged to submit your application prior to this date for full
consideration; however, the competition will remain open until a successful
candidate is found or until otherwise advised on our website.
Applications
with supporting documents should be forwarded to:
Linda Underwood, Director of Instruction, Human Resources
c/o Dawne Fennell, Executive Assistant
School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands)
112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C.  V8K 2K3
Fax:  250-537-4200
Email: dfennell @sd64.bc.ca*
Please note:  incomplete applications will not be considered.
Thank you to all who apply; however, only those chosen for an interview will be
contacted.
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