ITINERANT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (STEM) TEACHER K - 8

Term Position:

September 1, 2024 for up to 3 years (June 30, 2027) - subject to annual budget approval, annual system organization and Ministry funding continuance.

Position Summary:

The Itinerant STEM Teacher will be responsible to the Superintendent of Education or designate. This position will expand and enhance integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics learning across the system. The Itinerant STEM Teacher will work with school principals and the Student Achievement Consultant: STEM Instruction K - 8 in collaborating and delivering Science, Technology, and Mathematics Curriculum through a Design Thinking framework.

The Itinerant STEM Teacher must be willing to travel to locations throughout the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

Qualifications:

In order to be considered, you must hold the qualifications at the time of application.

Basic*: Primary/Junior Divisions or Junior/Intermediate Divisions or Primary/Intermediate Divisions

Additional: Additional Qualifications in Mathematics and/or Science and/or Technology (Specialist preferred)

Experience: Experience in Mathematics and Science Curricula

Other: -Demonstrated understanding of effective assessment practices (e.g. Growing Success);

-Demonstrated knowledge of 21st Century Competencies and innovative pedagogy;

-Ability to integrate technology into teaching/learning opportunities (e.g. coding, robotics);

-Knowledge of Design Thinking;

-Strong organization skills;

-Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills; and

-Ability to work collaboratively, be flexible, and creative and innovative in their teaching and learning practices. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick Petrella Michael McDonald

Chair of the Board Director of Education & SecretaryBRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8

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