British Columbia Canadian International School(BCCIS)

Position: Middle School Teacher – Information Technology/Drafting and Design Teacher

Worksite: BC Offshore School - BCCIS-Cairo

Effective Date:August 2017

Deadline for Applications: open

Contract Term: Full time, two years

Certification: Candidates must be a BC certified or certifiable teacher

Aapplications must include a cover letter, resume, teaching and/or practicum report, transcripts and the names and contact information of two teaching references.

BCCIS is a B.C. Offshore School that is accredited by the B.C. Ministry of Education. B.C. certified teachers teach the curriculum that leads to a Dogwood Graduation Diploma.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

  • extensive academic training, professional preparation and successful experience in teaching Information Technology 8, 9, 10 and Drafting and Design 11/12school level
  • a good understanding of the social, emotional and physical developmental needs of a middle school student
  • demonstrated ability to use a variety of formative and summative assessments to plan for instruction and motivate students
  • knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the BC Ministry of Education’ current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment practices
  • excellent short and long term planning with respect to the curricular outcomes for the subjects
  • demonstrated use of highly successful instructional strategies in the classroom
  • demonstrated high energy and interpersonal skills
  • strong technology skills and the ability to apply them as an instructional tool to support learning in a middle school classroom
  • demonstrated excellent classroom management behaviour management and classroom organization skills
  • demonstrated sensitivity, awareness and understanding of adolescent development and enthusiasm for working and developing positive relationships with early adolescents
  • demonstrated capabilities in working effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team
  • excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff and parents
  • willingness to contribute to a positive school culture by volunteering in extracurricular activities
  • is well-balanced and is flexible so that one can adapt to differences in everyday life
  • demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity and is flexible with respect living in Egypt
  • has a sense of adventure and an interest in contributing to the success of BCCIS

Benefits Include:

  • beginning salary $40,000 USD
  • one Canada/Egypt round trip ticket per year
  • housing provided by the school, two teachers of the same gender per apartment in the Cairo suburb of Maadi which is an expat hub
  • transportation to and from the school
  • three professional development days per year
  • Winter Break, Spring Break as well as Egyptian holidays
  • Medical coverage within Egypt
  • Tuition for children reduced by 50%

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For Further Information about this position contact:Ed Nielsen, Principal