Temporary position, Flexible hours
(Part- or Full-time, depending on candidate availability)
Mulgrave is one of Canada’s leading independent co-educational pre-K – 12 day schools, serving the North Shore of Vancouver. We are an established IB Continuum World School with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are now seeking applicants for the role(s) of French and/or Spanish Language Assistant to start in August 2022. Please include a cover letter written in French or Spanish with your application.
Mulgrave School inspires students to achieve their personal best by providing a rich and engaging programme that develops students’ skills, promotes curiosity and love of learning, and prioritises well-being. All students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6-10, and most students pursue the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 & 12. Teaching and learning are enriched by opportunities for exploration in the arts, athletics, outdoor education, service, leadership, and more.
Mulgrave is a fast-paced and highly collaborative professional environment, where innovation is encouraged and student learning and well-being drive everything we do. A low student-teacher ratio and a stimulating, well-resourced, technology-rich environment make this an exceptional place to work. Faculty benefit from 2.5 hours per week of collaborative planning time built into the schedule, allowing subject teams to work closely together to ensure that every student is appropriately challenged, feels safe and seen, and knows that they belong at Mulgrave.
In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, Mulgrave actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
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Position Summary: *
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We are currently seeking to hire two part-time language assistants OR a full-time language assistant who can support learning in both languages.* The schedule and hours are flexible.
Mulgrave places great importance on language learning, and offers a variety of language learning options. In addition to Mandarin, which is offered at every grade level, French is offered as an option starting in Kindergarten, and Spanish is introduced starting in Grade 10. Teaching and learning are enhanced by the work of Language Assistants, who work closely with classroom teachers to further students’ progress by providing conversational practice and other support to students, during lessons as well as individually and in small groups.
While a teaching background is not a requirement for this role, the successful candidate(s) will have experience with young people and a good understanding of how to develop positive relationships with students ages 11-18. This is an excellent opportunity for people considering a career in language education, who wish to gain practical experience and be part of a dynamic language acquisition programme in a leading international school.
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Position Responsibilities: *
- Provide in-class support to various French/Spanish language classes, as assigned by the European Languages Coordinator
- Plan activities and work with individual students and small groups to improve their language skills
- Collaborate with classroom teachers in the development of resources and assessments
- Actively seek out ways to differentiate and personalise instruction to meet the diverse needs of students
- Assist with the evaluation and assessment of student progress
- Support the emotional and social development of students
- Engage in regular planning meetings with the French/Spanish Teacher(s)
- Communicate frequently with the French/Spanish Teacher(s) regarding observations related to student progress
All Mulgrave staff members are expected to:
- Model respectful and timely communication with students, colleagues and parents
- Attend professional development workshops as required by the school
- Endorse the school’s mission and values
Required Qualifications:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, PR, or valid work permit)
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal records check and Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of school employment
- Demonstrable fluency (oral and written) in French and/or Spanish
- Minimum of a high school diploma
- Experience working with adolescents, ideally in a school-based setting
- Hold or be willing to obtain an age appropriate First Aid Certificate
Preferred Experience and Qualities:
- Fluency in both French and Spanish
- Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- University degree in French/Spanish or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong organisational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
Please visit our website at www.mulgrave.com for further information about our School.
Resumes should be submitted through https://mulgrave.bamboohr.com/jobs/* by April 24, 2022*. Given the location of the school, applicants must provide their own transportation.
We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Permanent