Grade 1 Teacher

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alberta Blue Cross

Health Spending Account

Life & Disability Insurance

Fort McMurray Allowance

ATRF Pension

Early Years Teacher Mentorship

Catholic Education Mentorship Program

Job summary

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division is seeking a Grade 1 teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Good Shepherd Catholic School. The role requires a Bachelor of Education and Alberta teaching certification, with duties including planning, instruction, assessment, parent meetings, and collaboration with staff.

The successful candidate will join a faith-based school community in Fort McMurray and may require background checks; a comprehensive benefits package and Fort McMurray allowance are

Qualifications

• Eligible for Alberta Teacher Certification and hold a Bachelor of Education Degree.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable; organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to education and working with students daily.

Responsibilities

• Identify students’ learning needs and plan instruction.
• Deliver instruction based on student learning needs and special needs.
• Create stimulating learning environment for student growth.
• Meet with parents and communicate student progress.
• Meet with professionals to discuss individual needs and progress.
• Supervise extracurricular and after-school activities.
• Attend meetings and professional development sessions.

Skills

Relationship building

Flexible

Organized

Deadline-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education

Alberta Teaching Certification

Tools

MS Office

Email/Internet

Job description

Posting: Temporary 1.0 FTE; Full-time, Grade 1 Teacher

Location: Good Shepherd Catholic School

Start Date: As soon as possible - 2026-2027 school year

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School Division is seeking a 1.0 FTE full-time Grade 1 teacher for the 2026-2027 school year effective immediately for the 2026 - 2027 school year at Good Shepherd Catholic School.

Duties of Elementary School teachers may include but, not limited to, the following:

• identify students’ individual and collective learning needs
• plan and deliver instruction based on student learning needs and special needs
• provide a stimulating learning environment in which each student can experience growth and develop to his or her potential
• help students learn appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes.
• meet with parents
• evaluate and communicate student progress
• prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• meet with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress
• volunteer to supervise extracurricular and after-school activities
• attend meetings, seminars, and in-service training sessions.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including Alberta Blue Cross, Health Spending Account and Life & Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee, plus:

• Core Values that focus on Persons, Community, Responsibility and Learning
• Vibrant, supportive and diverse schools
• Commitment to Indigenous learning and engagement with our local Treaty 8 community
• Industry leading sports, STEM, and Fine Arts Programs
• Fort McMurray Allowance of $1040 per month
• ATRF Pension
• Early Years Teacher Mentorship
• Catholic Education Mentorship Program

What You Bring

• Must be eligible for Alberta Teacher Certification and hold a Bachelor of Education Degree
• Strong relationship building skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Organized and able to meet deadlines in accordance with the school schedule
• Commitment to education and excited to work with students each day

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.

FMCSD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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Human Resources

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools

9809 Main Street F ort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1T7

Tel: (780) 799 – 5700

Email: [e-mail]