EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree required
• Intermediate/Senior Qualifications in Arts, English, Humanities, Science, or Physical Education
• Ontario College of Teachers Certification
• Coaching experience
• Commitment to strong student/teacher relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in a technologically rich school environment, and skills in Google Applications are considered an asset
• A current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Record Check
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Providing students an educational experience designed to inspire and challenge students to discover the best of who they are and to achieve their full potential
• Ensuring a welcoming classroom environment in a manner that reflects the Lauremont School commitment to supporting students and their families, and the motto “I am Known”
• Establishing good relationships with teachers, staff and parents across the school community
• Being an active and positive participant in the co-curricular and community life of the school
• Chaperone students on trips, including overnight excursions and support the lead organizer in ensuring the safety of all participants.

#1 - RESPONSIBILITIES – CLASSROOM

• Foster a supportive and collaborative classroom learning environment
• Establish and maintain an orderly and attractive classroom mindful of the principles of International Baccalaureate
• Maintain appropriate student behaviour through effective classroom management
• Evaluate and interpret student learning in a professional manner.

# 2 - RESPONSIBILITIES – SCHOOL COMMUNITY

• Develop and maintain a standard of professional behaviour, within and beyond the classroom, which exemplifies Montessori and International Baccalaureate principles
• Promote and create a collegial and supportive environment with teachers
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop, implement and evaluate school curriculum
• Establish and maintain an orderly and attractive school environment in accordance with Montessori and International Baccalaureate principles
• Participate in community activities, related but not limited to, student development, parent education and public relations such as school concerts, sporting events, community events.
• Seek out and participate in co-curricular activities each academic year for the benefit of students and the school community
• Determine and participate in professional development activities to support personal growth as well as the growth and development of the School.

# 3 - RESPONSIBILITIES – ACADEMIC SUPPORT

• Fulfill the role of a classroom teacher in the event of a teacher’s absence from his/her assigned classroom
• Provide academic support to students, designated by classroom teachers in consultation with the Academic Head,
• Act as a resource for material making in classrooms as designated by the Academic Head
  Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by school.