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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Heritage Place Library Closed Easter Weekend

Dear Bachelor of Education Students: 

Both of the Lakehead Orillia libraries (including the Heritage Place library) will be closed throughout the Easter weekend. After closing on Thursday April 2 at 5:30pm, the Heritage Place library will not be open again until 8:30am on Tuesday April 7.

Full hours for both Lakehead Orillia libraries can be found on the Lakehead-Orillia library homepage.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Teaching Opportunities - Maple Leaf Education System (MLES)

Maple Leaf Educational Systems-China Teaching Positions

Maple Leaf Educational Systems-China is a large, educational organization with seven high schools, grade 10-12, and two Foreign Nationals Schools, K-9, teaching BC Curriculum across 7 provinces in China. Our campuses are: Dalian, Wuhan, Tianjin, Zhenjiang, Chongqing, Luoyang, and Shanghai. We presently have over 350 Canadian Teachers at our campuses with new schools planned for 2015/2016.
Please visit our website for further details:
www.mapleleafschools.com

ALL TEACHERS MUST BECOME BC CERTIFIED ONCE THEY ACCEPT A CONTRACT

MLES-China is in need of qualified, experienced, Secondary School teachers and new, 2015 Teaching Grads with one or more of the following subject areas or a combination of:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Information Technology/Business
  • English

I/S teachers holding a first or second teachable from the list above may apply.
Please note: Junior/Intermediate and Primary/Junior teachers with an undergraduate, academic subject major in one of these areas will be considered. British Columbia TRB Certified teachers have one certification. “Teacher”. P/J and J/I teachers with an academic BA major in one of the subject areas, as listed above, may teach their subject major up to grade 12.
  • Beginning salary is $45,000 plus a $2,000 completion bonus at the end of the second year of a two-year contract
  • Excellent medical and dental benefits package
  • 7 weeks of paid holiday throughout the school year and 7 weeks during summer
  • 1000 RMB Settling Allowance
  • Paid, upfront, RETURN Airfare annually/Chinese Work Visa is paid
  • Many teachers save approximately $2,000 per month and enjoy travel to Asian Countries

Please send your resume and cover letter directly to:
Sylvia Bell, MLES Teacher Recruitment Ontario
sylviabell@mapleleafschools.com or 705-495-4660

Deadline is: April 30, 2015

More About Library Services - While Out On Placement


Monday, March 16, 2015

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO4JKcZDegc
This week I reiterate my words of wisdom about the Math Competency Exam (see also my video message from last September here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiUXuGtJkqU), I talk about preparing for practicum, and offer my thoughts of this academic year as it comes to a close.
I'll be out of the office starting just after the exam on Thursday, but I'll be back with a video on Sunday, March 29th. In the meantime, have a good couple of weeks, and take care of yourselves.
Frances

Friday, March 13, 2015

UTeach - Take the Next Step Towards Securing Your Dream Teaching Job in England!

Uteach is delighted to offer you an exciting and unique opportunity to attend interviews with a group of great schools in England; all of which are now seeking talented, dedicated and committed teachers to appoint to full-time positions for all subjects at Primary and Secondary level.

Uteach specialises in training and placing teachers from Canada and Ireland in full-time, one-year teaching positions in the UK. It is our aim that every Uteacher is successful in their position and as such, we provide free transitional training on the UK curriculum. This consists of fully-immersive, subject-specific courses designed and delivered by Uteach Academy experts in conjunction with our university and school training partners in England. Plus, Uteach’s training program is completely free to teachers!

Schools in the UK want skilled educators like you and Uteach is committed to delivering an outstanding service to both our teachers and schools. Our commitment does not end the day a teacher begins a post – our support continues both in person and online with our training, resources and personal support services, long after teachers have made the move to the UK. We also pay for your flight to the UK to help offset costs.

If you would like to take part in this unique and exceptional opportunity prior to commencing your teaching journey please confirm your interest by emailing caitlin@uteachrecruitment.com to schedule an appointment.




Protocol Education - Teach in England

Thinking about teaching in England during the next academic year? Positions are available with Protocol Education throughout the academic year through all of our branches.

Whether you're looking for a long term role, short term role or guaranteed supply we can help. Interested? 


Get started by arranging a Skype interview during March. We will be holding Skype interviews from Saturday 14th to Friday 20th from 7am until 12pm daily


Simply email Clodagh on clodagh@protocol-education.com  a suitable day and time.


Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Heritage Place Library - New Hours Starting March 23, 2015

Starting Monday March 23, 2015, the new library hours are as follows:
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
  • Friday:  8:30am to 4:30pm
  • Saturday: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed

​Please also note the following:
  • Friday March 20, 2015 the HP library and Commons will close at 5:00pm
  • Saturday March 21, 2015 hours will be shortened to 12:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Sunday March 22, 2015  the HP library and Commons will be closed

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MNO - EDUCATION OFFICER

~Forwarding on behalf of Orillia Career Services~

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified team player as the Education Officer to run and coordinate education projects, located in an MNO office in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Welland or Midland.  Applicants must indicate location. 
This is an indeterminate, full time position, salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications. 
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Group Benefits and Registered Pension Plans after successfully completing 3 months of employment.   
This position reports to the MNO Manager of Education, Way of Life and Special Projects.

LINK TO JOB POSTING: EDUCATION OFFICER




Monday, March 9, 2015

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Mhs1iMha4

In the video, I mention that Julie Howell is ill and we will be short staffed until her return. Please be patient when you visit the office.

The Full Day Kindergarten workshop is on Tuesday, and we have additional space if you have not yet registered for this free presentation.

A resume writing and interview workshop will be held after practicum is over. Please watch your email for messages.

Keep checking your email and the portal in case there are changes to your placement. This can happen right up to the evening of Sunday March 22nd.

A few placements in a couple of school boards have yet to be confirmed. Again, please be patient. The co-ordinators for these boards are working to secure Associate Teachers for our candidates.

That's it from me. Have a great week!

Frances

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

REMINDER - Graduate Studies & Research - Dr. Paul Berger Visit to Orillia - Thrusday March 5, 2015

~Forwarding on behalf of Graduate Studies & Research~

Dear Orillia Students,

I'm the new Chair of Graduate Studies at the Faculty of Education (Thunder Bay campus). I will be in Orillia on Thursday March 5th in the Boardroom (OH 1001B) from 4:30 pm - 6 pm to answer questions about the Master's program as well as to meet current and incoming MEd students from the Orillia area. Please drop by if you would like information on the Master's program.

Regards

Paul

Monday, March 2, 2015

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here's the link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHJ0IXzYOtA

In the video, I speak about the ETFO and AQ workshops that happened last week.

I mention Dr. Dan Becker's online survey for his research project titled "Pre-Service Teachers’ Perception of Democratic Deliberation in a Networked World." Here's a link to the survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Becker2015

I talk about the Grad Fair which is happening on Thursday at Heritage Place. If you haven't yet filled out the survey which is available when you log on to MyInfo, and you have questions, you should contact Enrolment Services at records@lakeheadu.ca. The deadline for declaring intent is this Tuesday March 3rd.

I also offer some information about the upcoming release of placement details.

That's it from me for now, I hope you have a great week!

Frances