Sessional - Faculty - EDTE 3430, 3440, 3450

DUTIES

The Bachelor of Education Program in the School of Education invites applications for sessional faculty to supervise teacher candidates in the role of Faculty Mentor. The School of Education has multiple positions available in both Elementary and Secondary (STEM / BETT) Education Programs. Should an applicant meet the criteria for both positions, they may be considered for more than one contract. Faculty Mentors work with Teacher Mentors and Teacher Candidates in practica settings to facilitate communication and professional growth.  Individuals assist with problem-solving, observe students’ teaching and provide feedback, support the team-building process and participate in meetings. Participation will be required for pre-practicum meeting and post-practicum meeting.

This position is specifically for a Faculty Mentor located in or near Dawson Creek, to mentor a student on practicum in Dawson Creek.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master of Education or equivalent in a relevant field is required. Equivalent qualifications and / or experience will be considered, such as professional qualifications or where the candidate has accumulated experience and accomplishments judged to be particularly relevant and valuable to the discipline. A specific example of an equivalent qualification would be a Master of Arts or Science degree plus five years’ experience in a professional setting commensurate with the teaching area or professional role in which they will be employed, with demonstrated evidence of significant professional development activity over the five-year period.
• A Bachelor of Education is required
• Recent experience as a K-12 teacher is required
• A minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in the K-12 sector is required
• Evidence of school or district leadership experience is preferred
• Experience mentoring and / or supervising teacher candidates in practica is preferred
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills is required
• Written letter of support from previous employer within the K-12 setting
• Must clear a Criminal Record Check to work in schools
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) is required
• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) is required
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA10), is required