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Posted 5-6-2020

Bryn Athyn Church School

Student Support Center Teacher

Bryn Athyn Church School is seeking applicants for a part-time learning support teacher to work in the Student Support Center at Bryn Athyn Church School for the 2020-2021 school year, 20 Hours per week for 37 weeks per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching responsibilities include teaching full alternate programs in either math or language arts, providing targeted remedial instruction in both reading and math to groups of students from kindergarten through 8th grade levels, and in adapting classroom content area curriculum and supporting students with the classroom curriculum. Support Center teachers are responsible for daily lesson planning, collaborating with classroom teachers, attending parent meetings as needed, and writing term end reports for the students they teach.
 

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Competence with all elementary school level skills and curriculum
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the states of elementary aged students
• Bachelor’s degree required, with a degree in education preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Familiarity and agreement with New Church ideas and educational philosophy
• Support of the teachings and policies of the General Church
• Ability to work to a deadline
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• General computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Willingness to engage in professional development
• A knowledge of special education, and math and reading instruction practices is beneficial

To apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé which includes the contact information for 2 references by June 1st to: greg.henderson@bacs.org

Posted 04-28-2020

OAK ARBOR CHURCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER OPPORTUNITY
Preschool - 8th Grade Teacher

Part-Time Teacher, Music
The Oak Arbor Church Montessori School has a job opening for the position of Music Teacher for the 2020/2021 school year. This is a part-time position, running from August 24th, 2020 to June 16th, 2021.

Key responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning and conducting a balanced musical educational program with relevant skills and concepts
• Establishing and enforcing classroom-level rules
• Instructing students, adapting to students' varying needs
• Observing, evaluating, and documenting children's performance and behavior in music
• Provide a variety of materials/resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use
• Conferring with teachers, parents or guardians as needed
• Completing twice per year student assessments
• Managing the music program’s budget
• Attending school-related music events outside of regular school hours
• Oversight of Christmas Musical Program and Spring Music Presentation for parents & friends
• Planning and initiating special enrichment field trips and programs related to music
• In this Christian teaching environment, there will be the need to select applicable music and performance pieces and be comfortable with leading a choir during Sunday church services 3 times per school year

Key Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Prior elementary music teaching experience essential
• Orff training is a plus
• Choral training incl. piano accompaniment (min. Level 6)
• Kodaly training is a plus
• English language skills important

Candidates should submit the following:

• resume
• cover letter

Contract Commitment:

• This position entails 5 instructional hours + prep time over 2 days/week plus performances during the school year - School year run dates - August 31st, 2020 - June 11th, 2021.

How To Apply
For a detailed description of responsibilities and salary details (salary commensurate with experience) and/or to apply, please contact Nathaniel Brock at nbrock@oakarbor.org .

Posted 01-13-2020

Carmel New Church School is looking to add to our team!

Teaching Position Available for 2020-21 School Year

The Carmel New Church School has an opening for a full-time teacher in the elementary grades, most likely with an emphasis in grades 7 & 8, beginning July 1, 2020. (School year begins in September.)  Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, or a degree related to it.  Previous teaching experience in a New Church school, especially in a multi-grade classroom, is an asset.

We are looking for someone who is committed to the principals of New Church education, loves working with children, is highly motivated, has sound organizational skills, and is able to work with a team of dedicated educators in a vibrant New Church school.

To apply or inquire further, please send a letter of application by March 20th along with a resume to:

                               Stephanie Kuhl,

                               Carmel New Church School Principal

                               40 Chapel Hill Drive

                               Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1N2

                               Phone:          519-748-5802

                               Fax:              519-748-5875

                               Email:            stephkuhl@live.ca

Posted 11-20-2019

Principal, Olivet School

Olivet School, a Pre-K-5 school aligned with the Olivet New Church, is currently seeking a Principal to oversee day-day-operations of the school for the 2020/2021 school year and beyond. Reporting to the Pastor of the Olivet New Church, the Principal is responsible for leading school faculty and staff in the implementation of New Church Education, and is accountable for managing all administrative functions, including the school budget, admissions policies and procedures, health and safety, student discipline, and staffing.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative leadership for the school, which involves managing all administrative duties necessary for the effective daily operations of the school; proposing, tracking and managing the budget for the school; overseeing the admissions process; managing health and safety issues; managing discipline issues; overseeing student progress and records.
• Supporting teachers and staff in their daily duties. Maintaining a regular dialogue with each teacher, visiting classrooms on a regular basis, and conducting regular staff and faculty meetings.
• Providing leadership and support for school marketing and fundraising activities, and helping to promote the school to the community by meeting with prospective school families and presenting the value of a New Church education to various constituents.
• Attending Olivet Board meetings, reporting on important developments in the school. Bringing to the Pastor any questions or concerns within the domain of the board to handle.
• Establishing and maintaining affirmative, two-way communications with all faculty, staff, parents, students, and members of the Olivet New Church. This includes providing reports to all interested parties, and listening and actively responding to issues and concerns as they arise.
• Overseeing the hiring of faculty, in conjunction with Human Resources and managing the ongoing performance and professional development of all faculty.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with all local, provincial, and federal regulations.

A Master’s degree in Education/Education Admin. or equivalent experience and training is preferred. Previous experience, in the classroom and as an administrator is favored.  A background in the philosophy of New Church Education is required. Requires leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills; a strong financial aptitude; the ability to serve as a role model for students, faculty, and staff; and the ability to work cooperatively with all members of the Olivet New Church and extended community.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Valerie Younan at val.younan@olivetnewchurch.org by December 20, 2019.