Elementary Teacher

Salary/Wages Competitive to other private school teachers’ salary
Type: Full Time
Location: Balls Creek Campus
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (ideally - B.Ed and/or pertinent theological education)
Experience Required: Previous teaching experience an asset
Closing Date: 2021-05-30 5:00PM

Description

Elementary Teacher - Munro Academy Munro Academy is a growing independent non-profit day school offering positively life changing Christian education for Pre-Primary to Grade 12 Students.

Summary

The Elementary Teacher creatively and compassionately teaches Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, History/Geography and provides loving home-room teacher leadership for a multigrade (Grades 3-4) classroom. This position involves daily direct contact teaching from 9:15 AM to 3 PM, daily staff meetings and additional classroom preparation. In addition, students participate in weekly gym and bi-weekly fine arts courses; some of these content areas may be facilitated by other teachers. As part of a vibrant teaching team, the Elementary Teacher is responsible to the Principal and is hired by the Principal and Board.

Responsibilities:
Preparing and teaching daily classes in:

- Bible
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- History/Geography
Ongoing communication with parents, including contact before/after school, e-mails, sending home notes and parent teacher conferences
Participation in school community life, potential leadership in extracurricular clubs and other potential volunteer opportunities
Regular assessment and continuing education

Qualifications the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Passion for providing positively life-changing education for Cape Breton students through integrating the Bible and the person of Jesus into quality education
Love of students!
Bachelor’s degree (ideally - B.Ed and/or pertinent theological education)
Active involvement in a local church/parish
Ability to contribute to unity in Christ’s body in teaching as a member of staff representing the breadth and wealth of Cape Breton’s denominations
Commitment to Munro Academy’s community vision as outlined in Student/Parent Handbook
Successful completion of required criminal/abuse registry checks
Demonstrated positive classroom management abilities for this age-group
Competency in Music is an asset (not required)

Compensation:

Making a formational difference in the lives of Cape Breton students at this pivotal age!
Salary: competitive to other private school teachers’ salary
Health/Life, etc. benefits package available (50/50 copay)
Up to $1000/year continuing education for post-bachelor’s studies (to be approved by principal)
Usage of school owned laptop computer

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Principal Pastor Stephen Fenton - employment@munroacademy.org. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted.

Only successful candidates will be notified.