Overview

Wetaskiwin School Division is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Fabrication Teacher for a probationary full-time position at Wetaskiwin Composite High School. This opportunity involves teaching metal fabrication, design and electrotech, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. The program caters to students in grades 9 to 12. We are looking for an individual who values student engagement and hands-on learning, incorporating student voice and choice into course planning. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational skills, prioritize shop cleanliness, and ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools.

Preference will be given to incumbents possessing the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Education
  • Must have formal training in the fabrication/welding industry, Red Seal, designation preferred
  • Training and experience teaching a High School Fabrication/Welding program
  • Skill and ability to operate a CNC machine and support student use
  • Ability to operate Rhino CAM software and a variety of power equipment and tools
  • Willingness to set up a program to offer apprenticeship opportunities to students
  • Ability to deal with multiple levels of student ability and to differentiate activities for special needs students
  • Support multiple activities to take place in the learning shop to support individual student success
  • Willingness to partner within the school and community is an asset
  • Willingness to continue with established extracurricular programs is an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, teachers, parents/guardians
  • An ability to work collaboratively as part of an educational team within a Professional Learning Community
  • Knowledge and experience using emerging technologies to inform, practice and transform learning via Google Apps for Education and other cloud based apps
  • Commitment to support the Health and Safety Program and complete training within the set timeframes as prescribed by the Board will be required.

Interested applicants should include a covering letter, resume and the names of three references, one of which must be your last Supervisor (please include your written consent to contact references).

We thank all those who apply for their interest but only short listed applicants will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a clean Criminal Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,076.00-$105,072.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0R6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-02
Expected start date: 2023-08-28

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