PCS Grade 1 Teacher - Maternity Leave Coverage
Pickering Christian School Ajax, ON
Full-time LTO Contract
Salary commensurate with experience
Organization:
Pickering Christian School is a Christian Elementary school (JK - Grade 8) that has been in operation for over 35 years in the Durham Region. Our mission at PCS is focused on “educating the whole child” in a Bible-based environment while developing students who exhibit Christ-like attributes, ownership, mastery, innovation and future ready skills. Due to the influence and contact with students, potential employment requires that the position be filled by an individual who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is an active member of an evangelical church. If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a part of the community here at PCS, please spend some time on our website, www.pickeringcs.on.ca, in order to get to know more about us.
Contract Position - January 6, 2025 start date - June 30, 2025 (Possibility of extension 2025/26 academic year)
Monday to Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Responsibilities:
- To carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal
- To be an effective teaching professional who demonstrates a thorough understanding and knowledge of Grade 1 curriculum
- To accurately and effectively assess students
- To continue to implement long-range plans and unit plans that the previous teacher has in place
- To demonstrate effective teaching practices that include differentiated instruction to remediate and enrich student learning
- To take responsibility for professional development and to work in a collaborative working environment
- To lead, coordinate, and/or support co-curricular activities, sports and/or clubs
Job Requirements:
- Teacher certification (OCT or equivalent).
- Effective classroom management
- Minimum experience of 1 year working with children aged 4 - 13 years old, in a classroom setting
- Able to assess, monitor, and report on student progress
- Able to think creatively and to write clear, long and short term plans
- Able to differentiate instruction and to use inclusive and innovative teaching practices
- Able to use technology (PC, SmartBoard, Chromebooks) in the classroom
- Able to to take direction and be open to feedback and new learning opportunities
Educational Setting:
- Diverse student population
- Responsive teaching environment that encourages creativity and self-direction
- Excellent resources
To apply, please send a cover letter, your personal faith testimony and philosophy of Christian Education, resumé and references to Mr. David Park at dpark@pickeringcs.on.ca
Pickering Christian School
162 Rossland Road East
Ajax, ON
905-427-3120
office@pickeringcs.on.ca
https://www.pickeringcs.on.ca
Pickering Christian School is an Edvance Affiliate School
Apply For This Position
To apply for this position, please e-mail your information to:
David Park
dpark@pickeringcs.on.ca