Teacher on Call

Job Description

Teacher Auxiliary, On-Call Internal/External Posting Posting Date: February 14, 2025 Closing Date: March 2, 2025 Posting # 2025005 Interviews to begin February 24, 2025 Hours Shifts vary based on need. Beginning March 2025 Areas of Need: Music/Performing Arts Grades 6, 7, 8 - all subjects Grades 9-12 - Math and Sciences Salary Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid, based on years of teaching experience & education (TQS Category). This is a bargaining unit position in the Professional Employees Association. All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teacher’s Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada. Summary St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEÄ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program. Our school’s motto “service with love” embraces both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. At SMS, teachers are required to participate in the extra-curricular life of the school, thereby educating the whole person and supporting students to develop the full range of their skills, talents, and interests. Core Competencies Integrity & Trust Service Orientation Adaptability Innovation Resilience Professional Knowledge Communication & Collaboration Duties and Responsibilities Awareness and understanding of the social/emotional needs of girls. Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Required Education & Experience Current and Valid Teacher certification through the Teacher Regulation Branch Familiar with a variety of teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of the students Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching Displays social-emotional competencies of self-awareness, empathy, flexibility, relationship-building and responsible decision-making. Within a collaborative environment, develop a comprehensive understanding of curriculum with the ability to influence instruction, assessment, indigenous education and social-emotional learning practices. Ability to implement effective strategies to engage and support academic success for all learners in an inclusive environment Experience in designing and applying various assessment techniques to measure and monitor student progress. Demonstrated ability to apply relevant computer technologies to teaching and learning. Collaborates with students, parents and staff to enhance the school as a learning community. Excellent verbal, written, facilitation and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Experience working in an all-girls environment an asset Actively support the vision, mission and values of our school Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience supporting students with diverse backgrounds and identities Experience working within a diverse team Valued Benefits A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities. St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources . Please note that while the School encourages and accepts external applications, qualified internal candidates are considered first for this opportunity. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR, by March 2, 2024 , to: Questions email #J-18808-Ljbffr