Elementary Campus Teachers

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

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.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students at John Knox Christian School!

Please include the following:

• Résumé
• Statement of Faith
• Philosophy of Christian Education
• BC Teaching Certificate (or anticipated date of completion