DFT27136 - Division 1

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education invites applications for a temporary Teacher – Division 1 at École Dickinsfield in Fort McMurray. The role runs from September 23, 2026 to June 29, 2027, for a 1.0 FTE assignment.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Education and Alberta Teaching Certificate with strong classroom management and inclusive practices. Candidates should be prepared to design Individual Program Plans, support FNMI and ELL students, and engage families

Qualifications

• Must hold Alberta Teaching Certificate or eligible for it.
• Criminal record/vulnerable sector check required.
• Knowledge of Alberta Elementary curriculum.
• Ability to design and implement Individual Program Plans.
• Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Division 1 class in École Dickinsfield.
• Design and implement Individual Program Plans.
• Foster inclusion, equity, and differentiated instruction.
• Support FNMI and ELL students.
• Engage parents and the school community; build positive relationships.
• Participate in school activities beyond classroom duties.

Skills

Teaching experience

Alberta curriculum knowledge

Individual Program Plans

Inclusion & equity

FNMI & ELL support

Community involvement

Relationships with students/parents

Organizational skills

Reflective practitioner

Education

Bachelor of Education

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Gmail

Job description

Posting DFT27136

Teacher - Division 1

Temporary: September 23, 2026 - June 29, 2027

Location École Dickinsfield

FTE 1.0

Start Date September 23, 2026

Closing Date Open until Filled

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The Ideal Candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience:

• Proven successful teaching experience in a Division 1 classroom.
• Have a strong knowledge of the Alberta Elementary curriculum.
• Have an ability to design and implement Individual Program Plans.
• Have demonstrated the ability to create a classroom characterized by inclusion, equity and differentiated instruction.
• Has demonstrated an ability to support and meet the needs of FNMI and ELL students in the classroom.
• Previous experience in establishing strong positive connection with students outside the classroom (ie. clubs and teams)
• Possess superior organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic..
• Be flexible and willing to adapt. Be open to new programs and initiatives.
• Be a reflective practitioner.
• Be willing to participate in the school community beyond the classroom.
• Recognize the importance of promoting the school with parents and in the community.
• Proven ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining regular positive communications with parents.
• Have skill in involving parents as partners. (parental involvement).
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.