Middle School and High School subject teachers
The Saugeen Academy is seeking part-time and full time high school and middle school teachers for the 2023/2024 school year starting August 2023 in the following areas; English, Remedial English, History, Geography, Life Sciences, Visual Arts, Applied Arts like woodworking and hand work, and the Performing Arts, including drama and music.
Position: The Saugeen Academy is seeking teachers who understand how to work with a class and individually to foster powers of observation, develop skills and encourage a positive relationship to learning and discovery.
This position includes the following job duties and responsibilities: preparing and delivering lessons for students in grades 7, 9 and 11; teaching creatively using a phenomenological approach; preparing and providing necessary materials; classroom management; student assessment, report writing; meeting with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress upon request and for parent/teacher conferences; liaising with faculty and administration; participating in professional development and weekly pedagogical faculty meeting.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum university bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Education, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• High school teaching experience is an asset
• Understanding of Waldorf pedagogy is considered an asset
• Skills in classroom management and discipline follow-through
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, approachable for student, parents and colleagues
• Willingness and proven ability to work within a community environment
• A creative and artistic approach to teaching
Note –Preferred applicants will hold relevant credentials and are willing and eligible to pursue appropriate credentials and to participate in faculty learning enhancement initiatives.
Waldorf training and experience are preferred.
Work Setting: General classroom, field trip, and outdoor environments, Occasional weekend and evening hours, weekly faculty meetings, mentorship opportunities and professional development workshops.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing employment.
Recruitment Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume and 1-2 page autobiographical narrative.
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to our Founding Director Elisa Vander Hout at elisa@saugeenacademy.org
We appreciate the interest of all applicants but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the position's requirements.
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