English Language Arts – Elementary – Junior High Teacher | Edmonton, AB

AISCA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

TEMPO School in Edmonton is seeking an approximately 1.00 FTE temporary English Language Arts teacher for both elementary and junior high. The position begins immediately and is eight months long. Candidates should have Alberta teaching eligibility and a strong English background.

The school emphasizes small class sizes, a traditional academic environment, and adherence to provincial achievement standards. Excellent English skills and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Be able to teach courses with provincial achievement tests and diploma exams.
• Have an Alberta teaching certificate or be eligible for one.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Strong literary base and classroom management skills.
• Willing to write curriculum materials and work in a team.
• Graduate degree in English or related discipline would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language Arts to elementary and junior high levels.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan curriculum.
• Cover maternity leave for eight months.
• Prepare students for provincial tests and exams.
• Maintain high teaching standards and professional conduct.

Skills

Oral English

Written English

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Motivating students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Alberta Teaching Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Pay: CA$65,000.00-CA$110,000per year

Job description:

TEMPO School in Edmonton is seeking an approximately 1.00 FTE temporary English Language Arts teacher capable of teaching at both the elementary and junior high school level.

This position will commence immediately.

TEMPO School is an independent, provincially accredited, K-12, day school with a student population of 500 students. The school has a traditional, academic focus with small class sizes, uniforms, and high standards of teaching.

All interested applicants must:

• Be capable of teaching courses with provincial achievement tests and diploma exams.
• Be in possession of, or eligible for, a valid Alberta teaching certificate
• Be comfortable teaching in a traditional, academic environment
• Have an excellent command of oral and written English
• Have a strong literary base
• Have strong classroom management skills
• Be comfortable writing curriculum materials as required
• Be willing to work as a team with other teachers
• Be able to motivate students to reach their full potential
• A graduate degree in English or a related discipline and experience teaching English at grades with the PAT exams would be an asset.
• Please include a list of related courses studied at the post‑secondary level.
• This is an eight‑month, full‑time, temporary position covering maternity leave.

Job Types: Full‑time, Temporary, Contract

Contract length: 8 months

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Teaching Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person