High School English Teacher -- Chestermere High School

Rocky View Schools; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASEBP benefits

Professional Learning opportunities

ATRPF/Teachers' Pension

Job summary

Rocky View Schools is seeking a High School English teacher for Chestermere High School in Alberta. The position runs full-time with start date immediately and continues until January 27, 2027. The role requires Alberta Teaching Certification and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning.

Candidates must provide references, practicum documentation for grads, and a vulnerable-sector check within 30 days of starting. Chestermere is a community-focused school serving grades 10–12.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• New/Recent Graduates: provide practicum report in lieu of a reference letter.
• External applicants: provide a professional reference from most recent supervisor on letterhead, dated within 18 months.
• Submit Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to high school students (Grades 10–12) at Chestermere High School.
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned to Alberta curriculum.
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback and reporting.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment and manage student behaviour.

Skills

Teaching English

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites you to apply for full-time (1.0 FTE) High School English teaching position starting immediately until January 27, 2027 at Chestermere High School.

Chestermere High School is located in the City of Chestermere and serves students from grades 10-12. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at

This position is not open to those holding a Continuing Teaching contract with RVS.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Applicants must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate. To be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate you must have applied for initial certification with Alberta Education at .
• New/Recent Graduates Only: In lieu of a reference letter please submit your final practicum report.
• External applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months
• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment.

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• As per the collective agreement you may qualify for employer paid benefits via Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)
• Professional Learning opportunities
• Defined Pension Plan under the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF)