Lab School Teacher- uk jobs

Job Title:Lab School Teacher
 Reference:3741
 Department:Psychology
 Appointment Type:Contract
Appointment Status:Temporary Part-Time
 Classification & Regular Hours
   
Hourly Rate: $29.90 per hour

Hours of Work: 23 hours per week
(4 mornings and 2 afternoons per week)
Deadline: 2013/07/18

Please note, this is a temporary contract opportunity from September 1, 2013 until June 30, 2014.
   

   
Responsibilities
   
Working in the context of a research-based demonstration laboratory school, the Lab School Teacher is expected to facilitate the learning and development of young children in the London community attending the Lab School, to support the learning experiences of university students from the Western community, and to demonstrate excellence in early childhood education to the academic and professional community.

Effective September 1, 2013, the Lab School teacher will function as one of a team of 4-5 full time teachers, a Resource Teacher, the Director and Assistant to the Director.  The lab School teacher works directly with a team teacher or two, teaching two to five classes per week of anywhere from 10-24 children, depending on the classes s/he is assigned to teach for the year.

In addition, the Lab School Teacher will participate in a one-hour curriculum-planning meeting each week, and attend the September Open House, half-day monthly teacher meetings, 2-3 evening parent meetings, and the Year-End Family Picnic.


Qualifications
   
Education:
-   University Degree in a related field such as developmental psychology or family studies
-   Early Childhood Education Diploma, or equivalent

Experience:
-   Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the early years; more than 5 years experience preferred
-   Experience team teaching

Skills & Expertise:
-   Ability to mentor undergraduate university students completing practicum placements
-   Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, oral and written
-   Exceptional organizational skills
-   Interest in research and being in an an academic setting
-   Views self as a teacher and a learner as reflected in documented high-caliber professional development experiences
Equal Employment Opportunity
   
Western is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
   
 How to apply:  visit www.thelabschool.uwo.ca.