High School English Language Arts

Simplication; Morley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee group benefits

Job summary

Mini Thni Community School in Mînî Thnî, Alberta, is seeking a qualified High School English Language Arts teacher for grades 9, 11, and 12, plus one CTS course in Semester 1. The role emphasizes small class sizes, strong relationships, individualized support, and community connection.

You will plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum, differentiate learning, assess progress, and collaborate with Educational Assistants and specialists to support literacy and critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent required.
• Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum.
• Teach Grade 9, 11, and 12 English Language Arts and one CTS course.
• Develop strong, respectful relationships with students.
• Differentiate instruction for varied learning strengths and needs.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with Educational Assistants, specialists, administration, and colleagues.
• Maintain clear communication with students, families, and school leadership.

Skills

Relationship-building

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER – GRADES 9–12

Stoney Education Authority

Mini Thni Community School

Mînî Thnî, Alberta

Full-Time Teaching Position

POSITION SUMMARY

Stoney Education Authority is seeking a qualified and relationship-focused High School English Language Arts Teacher to join the team at Mini Thni Community School.

The successful candidate will teach Grade 9, Grade 11, and Grade 12 English Language Arts, along with a Career and Technology Studies (CTS) course during Semester 1.

This position offers the opportunity to teach in a smaller school environment where strong relationships, individualized support, and connection to community are central to student success.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENT

• Grade 9 English Language Arts
• Grade 11 English Language Arts
• Grade 12 English Language Arts
• One CTS course during Semester 1
• Preparation and collaborative planning time within the school schedule
• Class sizes are generally 20 students or fewer.

AND CLASSROOM SUPPORTS

Teachers at Stoney Education Authority work as part of a collaborative student-support team.

Available supports include:

• Educational Assistants
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Behaviour specialists
• Speech and Language services
• School administration and student-support personnel

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with these supports to respond to individual student needs and promote student engagement, achievement, and well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with the Alberta curriculum
• Teach assigned English Language Arts and CTS courses
• Develop strong, respectful relationships with students
• Differentiate instruction to respond to a range of learning strengths and needs
• Assess student learning and provide meaningful and timely feedback
• Support student literacy, communication, critical thinking, and academic growth
• Collaborate with Educational Assistants, specialists, administration, and colleagues
• Maintain clear communication with students, families, and school leadership
• Support positive classroom culture, attendance, engagement, and student well-being
• Participate in professional learning, school activities, and collaborative planning
• Incorporate culturally responsive and land-based learning opportunities where appropriate
• Demonstrate respect for Stoney Nakoda culture, language, community, and ways of knowing

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor of Education or equivalent recognized teaching qualification
• Eligibility for Alberta teacher certification

The following are considered assets:

• Experience teaching secondary English Language Arts
• Experience teaching senior high school students
• Experience or comfort teaching CTS programming
• Experience in First Nations, Indigenous, rural, or community-based education
• Experience supporting diverse learning needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary placement is based on education and recognized teaching experience in accordance with SEA’s applicable teacher salary grid.
• Eligible employees also have access to SEA’s employee group benefits program in accordance with applicable plan terms.

ABOUT STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Stoney Education Authority serves students across the Stoney Nakoda Nation and is committed to educational environments that recognize the importance of language, culture, identity, family, community, and connection to the land.

We are looking for educators who bring strong teaching practice together with humility, relationship-building, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from the communities they serve.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Alberta Teaching Certificate or confirmation of eligibility
• TQS statement, if available

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, and satisfactory professional references.