Full-Time Junior High Generalist Teacher

Slave Lake Koinonia Christian School is a lively, vibrant, K-12 Christian Faith based school located about two and a half hours north of Edmonton on the beautiful Lesser Slave Lake. We are an independent, accredited Christian School that specializes in Christian Education, with an extraordinarily strong sports and music program. We are also part of the Koinonia Christian School Association which is the largest Christian Division in Alberta, and members of AISCA (Alberta Independent Schools and Colleges Association). Our school consists of 14 staff, 120 students and we are growing and expanding every year. We are a Christ Centered school that includes parent volunteers, staff collaboration and our mission is to teach Biblical Truths, Inspire Spiritual and Academic Excellence, Leadership, Discipleship and Servanthood. For a complete review of our school and faith statement, our information is available on www.slkcs.com.

Slave Lake Koinonia Christian School is currently seeking a full-time junior high generalist teacher, which could include teaching Bible and some other subjects. This position would begin in late August for the 2021-2022 school year, with a good possibility of becoming long term. Experience in sports, music or special needs is also an asset.

Characteristics

Successful applicants will possess the following characteristics:

A vibrant Christian faith, demonstrating strong Christian values.

The ability to make Biblical values an integral part of school life and integrate them into all subject matter.

Strong understanding of a balanced literacy program including guided reading in younger grades.

Knowledge of sports or music is an asset.

An understanding of special needs learning strategies and lesson differentiation is considered an asset.

Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff as a team member of a professional learning community.

Have strong, positive interpersonal skills.

Be willing to contribute to the school’s extracurricular program.

Teach.

Design effective strategies to meet the children’s diverse learning needs.

Effective communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education Degree

Alberta Interim or Permanent Teaching Certificate or Letter of Authority

Agrees to and adheres to the SLKCS Statement of Faith – without reservation.

Fluent in English.

Canadian resident

Compensation

Slave Lake Koinonia Christian School offers a compensation package competitive with public schools in Alberta, Benefit Package and RRSP matching program.

Resume Package must include:
Cover Letter

Resume summarizing training and experience.

Minimum of three professional references that can be contacted.

A statement of faith and personal testimony

Pastoral reference

Teaching evaluations including student teaching if necessary.

Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

Resumes can be sent directly online to slkcs.simplication.com Only complete resume packages will be considered