INTRODUCTION

Port Colborne School Pod is located on a private farm property in Port Colborne, ON. We are committed to partnering with Christian families to provide academic instruction in an environment that reflects and respects Biblical values.
We provide high quality alternative education, small group learning, and commitment to instilling a love of learning.

POSITION PROFILE

Port Colborne School Pod teachers are student focused professionals who fulfill the mission of Port Colborne School Pod as they partner with parents to ensure positive influence on student achievement. Port Colborne teachers are supported and empowered through a shared vision of learning to foster a school culture of academic excellence and personal growth where learners flourish. An educational assistant will be working with the teacher.
The following expectations for teachers at Port Colborne School Podare part of the job description:

In faithful living you are expected to:

• Be committed to a biblical worldview
• Have a regular and active devotional life.
• Practice love, joy, patience, kindness, self-control, gentleness, faithfulness, truthfulness.
• Model biblical principles in making choices.
• Be conscientious and responsible.

In instructional planning you are expected to:

• Translate the school’s curriculum expectations into specific objectives for lessons suitable to the age level and developmental needs of your students.
• Select and use curricular materials and plan teaching-learning experiences that help each student achieve the stated objectives.
• Plan lessons that connect biblical principles to concepts learned
• Plan a variety of teaching strategies to match the learning styles of the students.
• Select in advance the means of assessment to measure students’ learning for a lesson or unit.

In teaching a class you are expected to:

• Use class time well with activities that engage students’ attention and have a clear purpose.
• Give clear directions and well-organized examples and explanations.
• Listen carefully to students’ ideas and apply them to the lesson.
• Show interest and wonder in all learning
• Connect what students are learning to what they have already learned.

In relating with students, you are expected to:

• Establish a climate of love and care.
• Define responsible Christian behaviour for students, including guidelines and consequences for good and unacceptable behaviour in the classroom.
• Help students learn self-discipline through appropriate encouragement, correction, and counseling.
• Provide organized learning that helps students support and learn from each other.

In professional growth you are expected to:

• Take responsibility for all tasks related to the classroom and parent communication
• Work constructively with colleagues and administration by contributing ideas and listening to the ideas of others.

In community relations you are expected to:

• Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress and needs.
• Seek contributions from community members in educating the students.
• Participate actively in the community.
• Model love for Messiah and students.

Personal Characteristics and Skills of Applicant

• Personally align with the teaching and mission of the school
• Possess a love and care for students and desire to see them succeed
• Communicate well while being approachable and accessible
• Able to work and collaborate well with others: parents, an educational assistant, School Pods Canada administrator

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: $2,500.00-$3,000.00 per month

Experience:

• group education: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details