Reporting directly to the School Principal, the Elementary School Teacher responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives that follow Ontario curriculum standards and beyond
• Prepare long range plan, unit plans and homework materials
• Teach a full range of subject areas, including English (reading, writing and oral communication), Mathematics, Science and Technology and Social Studies.
• Supervise students during classes and at other times during school day, including breaks
• Attend staff meetings
• Discuss students’ progress and concerns with parents and administrators
• Prepare for and attend parent-teacher interviews and other functions including extracurricular activities
• Maintain appropriate standards of behaviour, mutual respect, and safety within classroom
• Formal and informal ongoing assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports and marking
• Integrate social responsibility, Islamic values and kindness into daily teaching and routines
• Organize the classroom and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment
• Plan, prepare and present differentiated lessons that cater the needs of the whole ability range within their class
• Motivate students with enthusiastic, imaginative class activities
• Prepare, mark and provide feedback to facilitate positive student development
• Work collaboratively with others to plan and coordinate work
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teachers’ College certification is an asset
• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience
• Friendly, nurturing, attentive and respectful characteristics
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Good presentation, communication, interpersonal and pragmatic skills
• Exhibits self-motivation, high work standards and attention to detail