Full-time Teachers

Northern Gateway Public Schools; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school division in Alberta is seeking Full-time Elementary Teachers. The role involves teaching students, fostering engagement, and collaborating with administrators. Ideal candidates should have a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. The start date is as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Experience with responsive instruction to engage students.
• Proficiency in enhancing students' literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to implement technology to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary school students.
• Collaborate with school administration on school plans.
• Foster positive relationships with parents.

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Engagement and understanding

Classroom management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Valleyview and Fox Creek offer welcoming, close-knit communities where teachers are more than educators, they are mentors, neighbors and community leaders. With reasonable class sizes, supportive families and new opportunities for growth – including a new school in Valleyview – this is just the place for you!

Who We Are

Northern Gateway Public Schools operates 16 schools, four colony schools and four alternative outreach programs, serving just under 5,000 learners in the communities of Alberta Beach, Onoway, Rich Valley, Darwell, Sangudo, Mayerthorpe, Whitecourt, Fox Creek and Valleyview. Find out more about our division at

We invite applications for multiple Full-time Elementary Teachers (1.0 FTE) in our communities of Valleyview and Fox Creek.

Successful Candidate Responsibilities

• Teaching elementary school

Qualifications

• Have classroom practice that is focused on:
• A student-centered and responsive instruction that ensures engagement and understanding and nurtures teacher-student relationships
• Deepening students' numeracy and literacy skills
• The application of a variety of technologies to support learning for all students
• Assessment for / of learning that will support students' growth and achievement
• The domains of the NGPS Quality Learning Environment (QLE)
• Collegial collaboration, support and intervention
• Diversity and broadening students' knowledge of First Nation, Metis and Inuit foundational knowledge
• Positive and collaborative relationships and communication with parents
• Have effective organizational and classroom management skills
• Have school practice that is focused on:
• Working with school administration to support the School Action Plan
• A commitment to student achievement and success through the Collaborative Response (CR) process
• Working with school administration to enhance staff wellness and school culture
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Start Date

• Duties will commence as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Application Process

• Email a cover letter and resume, including three (3) current professional references and most recent teacher evaluation, by November 12, 2025, to:

Human Resources
Email: [e-mail]

On-line

Please reference: Valleyview or Fox Creek for location.

Additional Requirements

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three months.

We appreciate all applications, but will only contact those who are shortlisted.