Grade 1 Teacher

Urban Academy staff students and families are connected through learning inspired by community and empowered to contribute as we work toward our vision of truly educating for tomorrow. We value creativity collaboration global citizenship technology the outdoors and the arts as means through which we can offer excellence in education. A genderinclusive JK12 independent school we are located in a beautiful facility in New Westminster across the street from Braid Street Skytrain Station.

At Urban Academy we seek faculty and staff who are aligned with our values of belonging futurefocused education changemaking and entrepreneurial spirit. Urban Academy is distinguished by extraordinary teachers who provide a collaborative inquirybased and studentcentred approach to teaching. Through the Urban Academy educational program students develop critical thinking creative thinking and problemsolving skills in a technologyrich learning environment.

Urban Academy teachers inspire students. They are actively engaged in planning implementing and assessing student learning. They are confident in curriculum development and demonstrate an approach to teaching that is reflective of the way in which young people learn. They optimize the resources available to students. They support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students.

The students members of your department colleagues and parents describe our teachers as approachable available knowledgeable genuine supportive and connected to our community. Urban Academy teachers understand the importance of parents as partners by maintaining open and collaborative relationships with the parent community.

As lifelong learners Urban Academy teachers demonstrate a commitment to actively seek professional development to continuously reflect on their practice and to collaborate with colleagues to maximize student learning. Urban Academy teachers participate actively in the life of the school.

In addition to spending an engaging day with students who are genuinely interested in learning thinking and playing teachers are provided with dedicated work time as part of their daily schedule to plan and work collaboratively with others.

If this description of our teachers sounds like you Urban Academy is currently inviting dedicated teamoriented teachers to apply for our Grade 1 Teacher role.

Responsibilities of every Urban Academy teacher:

• Planning implementation and assessment: Bring a studentcentred inquirybased and collaborative approach to the delivery of the BC curriculum utilizing competencybased assessment and instruction as well as strong formative and summative assessment strategies.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teachers to plan develop and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each student

• Pluralism: Demonstrate commitment to culturally sustaining teaching practices: infuse diverse voices and perspectives in the planning and delivery of learning experiences including Indigenous local and global world views. Knowledge of differentiated learning approaches and current practices in Inclusive Education.

• SEL: Build relationships with students teachers and staff across the school community

• Student Life: Be an active and positive participant in the cocurricular program.

• Communication: Communicate consistently and professionally with students parents faculty and other stakeholders about student needs and growth.

• Continuous Growth: Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development reflection and continuous improvement.

As a Junior school Teacher your additional responsibilities include:

• Create a caring and inclusive classroom culture that supports the students academic social and emotional development.

• Follow the schools transdisciplinary approach in planning thematic Units of Inquiry.

• Maintain effective ongoing documentation of student learning and behaviour to provide ongoing and clear feedback to students and their parents.

• Differentiate learning experiences effectively to meet the learning needs of all students.

• Build robust ELA and Math programs based on the latest pedagogical research findings.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Essential: BC Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria. Please indicate your TRB # on your application (L or J followed by 6 digits).

• A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education document.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and problemsolving skills.

• Superior EQ skills in selfawareness selfmanagement social agility impact and influence.

• Strong knowledge of educational IT applications and assistive technologies.

Preferred qualifications experiences and dispositions:

• Prior K3 teaching experience

• Experience teaching UFli or other Phonics programs.

Please visit our website www.urbanacademy to learn more about UAs wonderful school life and see if this is the type of environment that you feel you could thrive in and contribute to. At Urban Academy we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrierfree work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers from BIPOC (black Indigenous and people of colour) persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

Urban Academy provides:

• Competitive Compensation at a salary range of $64685 to $110883 (prorated) inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience

• Open and collaborative culture

• Newly built inspiring campus setting

• Innovative and progressive approach to teaching

• Low student/teacher ratios

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest but only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls or dropins please.