Positions Available: Grade 1 (part-time/full-time) | Grade 4 (full-time) | Grade 6 (part-time)
Are you dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives through Christ-centered education and a commitment to excellence? Then, we invite you to consider JKCS!
John Knox Christian School is located in Burnaby, BC. Our staff support the school’s mission: Preparing students for a life of transformation and service through excellent Christ-centered education.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate classroom teacher to join our dynamic elementary campus team. As a primary school teacher, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum that responds to different learning styles and abilities.
- Providing constructive feedback to support student learning and development.
- Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development.
- Collaborating with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing improvement of program, praxis, and pedagogy.
Working at JKCS:
Some of the great benefits of working at John Knox Christian School include:
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students at John Knox Christian School!
Enquiries and applications can be sent via email to employment@johnknoxbc.org. Please include the following:
- Résumé
- Statement of Faith
- Philosophy of Christian Education
- BC Teaching Certificate (or anticipated date of completion)
Position Description
Curriculum Responsibilities:
- Teach in accordance with JKCS guidelines and BC’s concept-based, competency-driven curriculum;
- Operate effectively at all stages of the teaching cycle (planning, facilitating, assessing, and evaluating learning).
- Provide regular and timely feedback to students and parents;
- Make provision for individual differences when delivering curriculum;
- Maintain high quality, positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, contributing to team plans and programs;
- Engage in professional development activities to ensure knowledge of content and pedagogy is current;
- Attend all relevant meetings and participate in regular reviews of curriculum and teaching approaches.
Learning Expectations:
- Create a learning environment that fosters trust and respect, and encourages each student to engage in the learning process;
- Establish and achieve individualised expectations in regards to learning, work-standards, behaviour, and self-management;
- Use teaching and learning strategies that draw from and beyond the varied experiences of students;
- Encourage students to question and seek assistance as required;
- Ensure lessons are varied and include activities designed to engage all students;
- Set academic expectations that challenge all students without causing undue frustration;
- Be aware of current literature as it relates to effective teaching and learning.
Assessment and Reporting:
- Ensure all assessment and reporting is consistent with JKCS policies and guidelines;
- Provide meaningful and accessible feedback to students within a reasonable time;
- Maintain accurate records of student learning and progress;
- Give students adequate notice of assessment deadlines and details of assessment procedures;
- Purposefully employ a variety of assessment tools;
Pastoral Responsibilities:
- Be a role model and encourager of Christian character
- Be sensitive to the individual needs of students;
- Be alert to changes in attitude or performance of students that may indicate an underlying problem and liaise with administration as required;
- Employ appropriate behaviour management strategies to ensure a safe, orderly, and success-orientated learning environment, addressing discipline issues promptly, fairly, and respectfully;
- Encourage students to take care of their own books and equipment and to respect the possessions of their peers;
- Provide a classroom environment that fosters the development of a healthy identity in Christ.
Extra-Curricular Responsibilities:
- Attend and take part in weekly staff devotions;
- Undertake staff duty responsibilities (playground supervision, clean-up schedules, etc.);
Key Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrate an active faith and Christ-like leadership;
- Be a qualified teacher, preferably holding current certification with the Teacher Regulation Branch of BC;
- Display a passion for a deep knowledge of Christian education;
- Exhibit a commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement;
- Be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other staff;
- Demonstrate a pedagogy and practice that is informed first and foremost by a biblical worldview, as well as contemporary teaching approaches and learning strategies;
- Possess the ability to form positive relationships with students;
- Possess excellent written, presentation, teaching, organisational, and communications (written and verbal) skill.
