Grade 9 Teacher- Part Time, Ottawa at Spirit of Math Schools Inc., ON

Summary: We are an education company, headquartered in Toronto, focused on serving the needs of bright, motivated studentsWe currently have a part time position available for a grade 9 math teacher for our Kanata campus starting January 2015The ideal candidate is patient, gregarious and highly dependableYou excel at connecting with children by providing a balance of kindness and firmnessYou understand the importance of providing children with a structured environment that will facilitate their learningYou are skilled at making others feel valued and includedYou are a team worker who has an innate desire to help others developIn addition to possessing the above traits, you have a willingness to learn the Spirit of Math method of teaching mathematicsYou will be challenged to help students discover the conceptual building blocks and relationships, which undergird mathematicsThe training you will receive as a Spirit of Math teacher will deepen your understanding of math and stretch your abilities as a teacherEducational Requirements: A degree from a recognized college or university is necessaryA Bachelor of Education degree is an asset, but it is not mandatoryResponsibilities: The Teacher fosters a high trust learning environment, develops the values and math skills of students and builds strong relationships with parentsThe Teacher will be responsible for the following: a) Effectively managing the classroom to maintain a safe, orderly learning environment b) Adhering to the Spirit of Math teaching methodology and administrative system c) Delivering lessons to students d) Grading students assignments, tests and exams e) Building and maintaining relationships with parents f) Addressing issues with students' performance and behaviour g) Drafting report cards twice a year h) Managing assistant teachers as needed i) Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate records of grades and attendancej) Performing peer evaluations periodically k) Attending professional development sessions twice a year



Grade 9 Teacher- Part Time, Ottawa at Spirit of Math Schools Inc., ON