Grade 5 Teacher (Thrive Elementary)

Who we are

Thrive is a STEM focused, K-6 public charter school designed to support families’ needs and dreams. The school offers an accessible and challenging program. Students have the opportunity to learn and grow in a nurturing small school environment. We have high expectations for both academic achievement and student well-being. That’s because we believe in our students and families. At Thrive, we believe every child should have every chance. Working together, we can build curious minds, confident hearts and big futures!

Vision

An accessible and equitable education ecosystem that eliminates opportunity gaps, empowers students to realize their extraordinary potential and gives rise to positive multigenerational change.

Eligibility

In order to teach in Alberta, teachers must be certified through Alberta Education. A successful candidate would also have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy and STEM across the curriculum.

Position Description

1.0 FTE: Grade 5 in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and lesson design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of student learning (ie. PowerTeacherPro, PowerSchool)
• Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation (please note that experience with the creation, implementation and review of Individualized Program Plans is an asset, how best to support English as an Additional Language learners)
• Knowledge and awareness of group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures
• Knowledge and understanding of integrating STEM into the Alberta Education mandated curriculum is an asset.

Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check: Applicants new to the Thrive Elementary School who are offered employment must complete and pass a vulnerable sector police information check before employment can be confirmed, unless you have had one completed within 6 months.