Teacher - Kanien'keha Teacher

About Kahnawà:ke Education Center

The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.

Position Summary

The main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standards-based instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Planning, Organization and Implementation of Instructional Program

• To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• To ensure short-term and long-term planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity.
• To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
• To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and student-centered methods, materials and resources.
• To use a variety of communication techniques with an emphasis on questioning techniques, group discussions and student-centered conferences.
• To support the inclusion and integration of students with special needs.
• To participate in the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process with the Student Services Team and to weekly monitor and evaluate the IEP’s.

Responsibility 2: Student Learning

• To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students.
• To communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
• To observe student’s performance and development.
• To use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

Responsibility 3: Student Assessment

• To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work.
• To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
• To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc.
• To administer tests and exams in accordance with pre-established procedures in order to assess students’ academic skills and learning on an ongoing basis.
• To prepare and submit the required report cards and forms within pre-established deadlines (3 times a year).
• To maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• To participate in the required school and parent meetings.
• To oversee the behavior and conduct of all students throughout the school day.

Responsibility 4: Classroom Management

• To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students.
• To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning.
• To manage student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of KEC.
• To respond appropriately to students’ needs, aptitude and learning styles.

Responsibility 5: Collaboration with KEC’s Strategic Plan

• To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
• To support the implementation of school’s rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school.
• To participate collaboratively in the formative and summative evaluation process using the established Performance Appraisal process.
• To encourage parent and community involvement.
• To participate in appropriate professional activities.

Skill & Competency Requirements

Core Competencies:

The necessary core competencies for this position include:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Sound judgement and critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Professionalism and high ethics standards

Technical Competencies:

Required technical competencies for this position include:

• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Strong language processing skills of reading, writing and spelling.
• Strong mathematics skills
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn the school database system

Education, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor of Education degree or related field teaching degree OR working towards a Bachelor of Education degree and previous teaching experience OR Teaching certificate with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• Solid knowledge of subject matter for all subjects and courses in the assigned program of studies
• Knowledge of growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents
• Complete fluency and literacy in language of instruction