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River Valley School is an independent school providing unparalleled education and character development for children aged 3 to grade 6. Our vision is to curate opportunities for learning and discovery that are as dynamic as the world around us. We are a growing school with approximately 315 students within Bowness, Calgary, Alberta.
RVS students experience opportunities for hands-on learning and connections with the real world. We focus on high student achievement, but also on supporting the individual and their overall well-being and development. We are not an exclusive, one-size-fits-all school. How we teach students is determined by who they are, how they learn, and what engages them.
River Valley School is currently seeking a dedicated and effective Elementary French Specialist for the coming school year.
Responsibilities:
Working under the direction and supervision of the Head of School and Academic Leadership Team, the Elementary French Specialist will:
- Promote, achieve, and maintain a high standard of French instruction for students in grades PreJK-Grade 6.
- Design and/or follow a complete teaching plan. Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence in planning, teaching, student assessment, and reporting while recognizing and providing for individual student needs.
- Complete progress reports and parent progress meetings.
- Develop and enhance positive interpersonal relationships with students, faculty and parents based upon a respect for the dignity of individuals.
- Participate as an effective team member in the development and implementation of the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
- Be familiar with those sections of the School Act, the regulations of Alberta Education, and regulations of the Board that pertain to educator responsibilities.
Qualifications and Abilities:
- Fluent speaking French.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn the AIM French program.
- Possess strong classroom management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Bachelor of Education.
- Alberta Interim or Permanent Teaching Certificate.
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience.
Thank you for your interest. We will only contact those candidates who most closely match our requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Experience:
- Teaching: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Bachelor of Education (required)
Work Location: In person
