High School Business Foundations & Artificial Intelligence Teacher

STEM Innovation Academy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Innovation Academy High School in Calgary is seeking an exceptional educator for Grades 10–12 to teach Business Foundations and Artificial Intelligence in a 1.0FTE position. The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement in a public charter setting.

The candidate should have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent and an Alberta Teaching Certificate (preferred but not required).

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education.
• Industry experience in Business and AI is valued, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Options team members and team lead to support student learning in STEM options.
• Demonstrate willingness to deepen subject knowledge and stay current with technologies and business practices.
• Maintain high organization and manage multiple student projects, case studies, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Skills

Collaboration

Professional Growth

Project Management

Student Engagement

Assessment Skills

Communication

Digital Learning

Ethical AI

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position: High School Business Foundations & Artificial Intelligence Teacher (1.0)

Join Our Team at STEM Innovation Academy

STEM Innovation Academy High School is seeking exceptional educators who want to make a meaningful impact working with students in Grades 10–12. Our teachers are collaborators, innovators, and leaders who are committed to high expectations, strong relationships, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about STEM education and future-ready learning, STEM IA is a place where your work truly matters.

About Us

STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our high school campus, located in Calgary's University Innovation Quarter, serves 975 students in Grades 10–12 and continues to grow as one of Alberta's most in-demand STEM programs.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. At the high school level, we combine rigorous academic programming with authentic STEM experiences, leadership development, and post-secondary pathways. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

STEM IA High School is a fast-paced, high-expectations environment where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

Did You Know?

• Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per-pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
• There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
• Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social-emotional needs.
• Families are highly engaged. Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home-school partnerships.
• Teachers are public educators. Staff receive a competitive salary and benefits package, contribute to the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
• Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward-thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.

Required Education And Experience

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education.
• Industry experience in Business and AI is valued, but not necessary.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Collaboratively work with Options team members and team lead to support student learning in our STEM options program.
• Ability to learn and develop as a professional, including a willingness to deepen subject knowledge and keep pace with emerging technologies and business practices.
• High level of organization and efficient project management; flexibility and adaptability in guiding multiple student projects, case studies and entrepreneurial ventures.
• Student centered approach and a willingness to personalize learning to the needs of the student.
• Provide formative and summative assessment on identified learning outcomes throughout the term.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support teenagers, build positive and respectful relationships, and create a classroom culture of trust, encouragement and high expectations.
• Ability to translate business and technology concepts into accessible, engaging learning experiences that develop critical thinking, ethical decision making, collaboration and communication.

Position Specifications

• Subject knowledge in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, business and economics, or relevant experience supported by a willingness to develop expertise across these areas.
• Ability to teach AI concepts, including the history of artificial general intelligence research and narrow AI applications: neural networks, machine learning, expert systems, deep learning, natural language processing, machine vision and facial recognition.
• Ability to guide students in examining dataset bias and responsible AI principles: fairness, transparency and explainability, human-centeredness, privacy and security.
• Ability to guide students through self-discovery, exploration of businesses creating change, and solving authentic business problems connecting students' strengths and passions to a problem of personal interest.
• Understanding of modern business operations and finance:
• investments, venture funding, Series A, B and C funding rounds, investor expectations and legal challenges businesses face.
• Economics and emerging financial systems: foundational global economic principles, the effects of current affairs and policy on business.
• Facilitation of learning through real-world case studies, inquiry and applied projects that connect economic theory, business practice and emerging technologies.
• Candidates with relevant business or industry experience are welcome, with a demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively with adolescents and build supportive relationships that promote learning and engagement.

High School Campus 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB, T2L 1Y1