Junior High Humanities Teacher: Inspire Critical Thinking

Northern Lights Public Schools; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the position of Humanities Teacher at Cold Lake Junior High School, a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) role commencing at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Cold Lake Junior High serves about 450 students in grades 7 to 9, in a setting that encourages academic responsibility and critical thinking.

Reporting directly to the principal, the successful candidate will plan, teach, and assess learners; create an inclusive classroom; align with

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Experience teaching at the Junior High level is an asset.
• Ability to meet Alberta Education's Teaching Quality Standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan, instruct and assess students effectively.
• Create a positive, supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Create classroom conditions for Alberta Curriculum outcomes.
• Interact positively with diverse student and parent populations.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a professional learning community.
• Nurture strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the school community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative work

Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Junior High teaching experience (asset)

Job description

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the position of Humanities Teacher at Cold Lake Junior High School, a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) role commencing at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Cold Lake Junior High serves about 450 students in grades 7 to 9, in a setting that encourages academic responsibility and critical thinking.

Reporting directly to the principal, the successful candidate will plan, teach, and assess learners; create an inclusive classroom; align with