0.5 FTE (term) Middle School teacher plus library, Wildflower Nelson
0.5 FTE (term) Middle School teacher plus library, Wildflower Nelson
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Job Description
Job Requirements/Additional Supporting Text:
Wildflower school requires a middle school teacher that is highly skilled in teaching in a multi-age learning environment (students age 12-15) and is committed to creating a classroom community of support safety trust respect and compassion. Teachers interested in the position should practice pedagogy that is trauma-informed community focused and focuses on educating the whole child. In addition a commitment in working collaboratively with parents teachers and the greater school community are required. The teacher will be required to design implement and assess thematic cross-curricular learning activities across all domains. The position also includes a small portion of time as a teacher librarian and as such the successful candidate must be comfortable using library software.
Require Qualifications and experience
Proven ability to teach effectively in a multi-aged classroom
Proven experience teaching intermediate students.
Proven experience working collaboratively with a co-teacher
Proven understanding of the proponents and rationale of multi-aged learning
Proven ability to plan thematically and effectively integrate all curricular elements into a broad year-long theme
Proven ability to design and implemented inquiry based learning in all curricular areas.
Proven success using a wide variety of authentic assessments strategies in all curricular areas
Proven ability to manage and coordinate parent and community volunteers in the classroom
Proven ability to plan coordinated and integrate place-based learning opportunities
Proven experience implementing restorative justice and compassionate communication with both children and parents
Proven ability to work with parents to collaboratively design individualized home-schooling plans
Demonstrated commitment to supporting and guiding parents in their 5.5 hour/week home-educator role.
Proven understanding of and commitment to the tenets of Attachment Theory as it pertains to the teacher-student relation and the parent-child relationship
Desired Qualifications and Experiences
Proven commitment to collaborative planning and team teaching
Excellent self-management and organizational skills
Experience and deep commitment to planning and building a multi-aged classroom community
Experience in developing a hands-on middle school program with a focus on real life skills and connections
for more information contact Principal Nick Graves at
Employment Type
Part-Time
