DMT27149 - Grade 1

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education seeks a Grade 1 Teacher for Dave McNeilly Public School in Fort McMurray. This temporary, full-time position starts Oct 1, 2026, with a closing date of Open until Filled.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Education and demonstrate strengths in child-centred instruction, classroom management, collaboration, and inclusive practices to support diverse learners and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education required or eligible for Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Experience with elementary-grade teaching and literacy focus.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Grade 1 instruction aligned to Alberta curriculum.
• Implement learning plans and assess student progress.
• Collaborate within professional learning communities.
• Engage families and maintain positive classroom relationships.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Child-centred instruction

Classroom management

Leader in Me

Inquiry-based learning

Individual Program Plans

Collaborative PLCs

Differentiate instruction

Parent relationships

Professional growth

Assessment for Learning

Literacy intervention

Classroom inclusion

Education

Bachelor of Education

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Gmail

Job description

Posting DMT27149

Teacher - Grade 1

Temporary: October 1, 2026 - January 12, 2027 or return of incumbent

Location Dave McNeilly Public School

FTE 1.0

Start Date October 1, 2026

Closing Date Open until Filled

Dave McNeilly Public School is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our instructional team in the role of Grade 1 Teacher.

Requirements: Bachelor of Education Degree Desired Qualifications/Skills:

Strengths and experience in elementary

• A child-centred approach to instruction and teacher-student relationships
• Effective organizational skills and classroom management
• An understanding of Leader in Me
• An understanding of inquiry-based learning is an asset.
• An ability to design and implement Individual Program Plans for special needs students.
• A commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and in professional learning communities.
• An ability to differentiate instruction according to students' learning styles and abilities.
• A history and ability to participate in the school community beyond the classroom.
• An ability to establish productive relationships with parents.
• A commitment to continuous professional growth.
• A commitment to the Assessment for Learning model.
• A background in effective literacy intervention.
• A proven track record of positive classroom inclusion.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email [e-mail].