Original job description
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
This part-time continuing position currently consists of 4 blocks of Technology Education (which may include Woodwork 8-12, Metalwork 8-12, CADD 8-12, and Robotics 8-12), and 1 block of Information Technology. The successful candidate for this position must possess current academic and professional preparation to teach secondary school Technology Education and Information Technology.
A demonstrated commitment to implement all aspects of the BC curriculum, including a competency and inquiry-based, big ideas approach to teaching and learning. A demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage students from diverse backgrounds, a wide variety of learning needs, and styles. The applicant should be willing to participate in collaborative planning and assessment within the Technology Education and Information Technology Departments.
School Culture
McNair is a comprehensive 8-12 school with a focus on student voice and promoting a well-rounded education. To enhance the level of student engagement at McNair Secondary School the staff is building stronger connections between what students are learning in the classroom and real-world examples. Our focus is to increase student motivation and inspire them to be accountable for their own learning. We continually examine how we can incorporate aboriginal perspectives and the First People’s principles of learning into our teaching.
Through staff working committees, professional development, collaboration days, student voice, and parent feedback, our thoughtful community has focused on the following areas: 1) Professional development on mindfulness, resilience, trauma-informed practice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; 2) incorporating Indigenous Peoples’ history, perspectives, and learning into our community.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have current academic and professional preparation as well as teaching experience and be qualified to teach Technology education and Information Technology at all secondary grade levels.
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Responsibilities
Teach four blocks of secondary Technology Education and one block of Information Technology, potentially covering woodworking, metalworking, CADD, and robotics. Implement the BC curriculum and collaborate with department colleagues on planning and assessment while engaging students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
Requirements
Candidates must have current academic and professional preparation, along with teaching experience, to teach Technology Education and Information Technology at all secondary grade levels. The role also calls for a demonstrated commitment to competency- and inquiry-based learning, student engagement, and inclusive teaching.
Skills
- Technology Education
- Information Technology
- Teaching
- Curriculum Implementation
- Competency-Based Learning
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Student Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Planning
- Assessment
- CADD
- Robotics
- Woodworking
- Metalworking
- Inclusive Education
- Indigenous Perspectives
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Technology
- Trades
Keywords
- Technology Education
- Information Technology
- Secondary Education
- BC Curriculum
- Woodworking
- Metalworking
- CADD
- Robotics
- Competency-Based Learning
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Big Ideas Approach
- Collaborative Planning
- Assessment
- Student Engagement
- Diverse Learning Needs
- Indigenous Perspectives
- First Peoples Principles of Learning
- Mindfulness
- Resilience
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Equity
- Diversity
- Inclusion
