Upper Elementary Teacher

• Planning for instruction at theyearly, unit, weekly, and/or daily level implementingschool-mandated programs, strategies of instruction, and assessmentto work with students to achieve the Learning Standards of theBritish Columbia Canada Ministry of EducationCurriculum
• Using effective teaching strategies,learning, and professional resources available for the grade tosupport instruction within curriculum guidelines and with the useof school-mandated instructional frameworks and programs to createopportunities for differentiated learning for students withdifferent skill levels or learningstyles
• Providing enrichment events andactivities including but not limited to field trips, showcases,concerts, plays, and productions. Events may be organized at aclass level and/or a school-widelevel
• Communicating assignments and objectivesto students in a well-organized manner, using clear and preciselanguage
• Sending homework assignments that arean extension of clearly defined school activities, appropriate tothe age, ability, and independence level of students, to provideopportunities for students to enrich, apply, and review lessons andpractice skills they have learned, including open-ended studentactivities
• Diagnosing, instructing, andevaluating the specific needs of students who are struggling tomeet grade expectations and seeking assistance as necessary fromthe School Support Program
• Using As Learningand For Learning Assessments to monitor student progress to planinstruction and provide feedback regularly to students, theirparents, and the school administration
• Activelyengage in discussions and planning that take place at the GradeLevel Team level and within Teams across different grade levels, toenhance consistency of practice and studentachievement
• Preparing formal report cards andengaging in parent conferences according to the setdates