Elementary School Teacher in Medicine Hat

Work setting

• Public school
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Discuss results and students’ progress with them, their parents and school officials
• Evaluate and document students’ progress
• Participate in educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Participate in staff meetings
• Supervise teaching assistants and train student teachers
• Assign and correct homework
• Develop course content
• Identify childrens’ individual learning needs
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Prepare subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum
• Prepare, administer and correct tests
• Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Provincial or Territorial Teaching Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program