K-6 Homeroom Teacher

Rundle Schools; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rundle Schools in Calgary is looking for an enthusiastic Primary/Elementary Homeroom Teacher. The successful candidate will provide optimal learning experiences across Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies while fostering an engaging classroom environment.

The ideal applicant will hold an Alberta Teaching Certification, demonstrate flexibility and collaboration, and contribute positively to co-curricular programming.

Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing student potential in a nurturing community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an open mind and the desire to improve practice through professional reading.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships with teachers, parents, and administration.
• Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive, growth mindset.
• Have a police information check completed with a vulnerable sector verification within the last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimum learning experiences in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies.
• Foster classroom routines that increase and enhance engagement.
• Collaborate with grade team teachers to create interdisciplinary units of study.
• Establish a warm, nurturing, kind, caring learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, administration, and students.
• Contribute to the co-curricular programming within the Rundle College community.

Skills

Open-mindedness

Flexibility

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Alberta Teaching Certification

Job description

Position Available: Primary/Elementary Homeroom Teacher

Location: Rundle College, Collett

Start date: August 20, 2026

Posting: Internal/ External

Capacity: Temporary Full-Time, June 30, 2027

Calendar: School Calendar

Application closing date: Until successful candidates are selected

Rundle College Society (“Rundle”) was founded in 1985 and provides an outstanding educational experience for approximately 1,250 students in kindergarten through grade 12. In addition to academic achievement, Rundle's programs emphasize character development, leadership training, and good citizenship.

Unique among independent schools in Canada, Rundle delivers parallel College and Academy programs on two separate physical campuses, and online via Rundle Studio.

At Rundle, students become leaders, scholars, scientists, artists, musicians, athletes, humanitarians, philanthropists and more by discovering their passions and potential across a broad range of opportunities. Rundle students thrive in a safe, caring and kind environment.

The Academy and Studio programs meet the needs of students who have a diagnosed learning disability, with or without ADHD. Our students are in the average to above-average range of intellectual functioning but have difficulties with specific academic activities and skills. Rundle Studio does this in a dynamic, interactive online learning environment.

Rundle is a not-for-profit corporation with approximately 175 faculty and 57 staff. It has a strong presence in the community as an established employer of choice.

Rundle is committed to its mission: to create a nurturing, engaging environment that provides an enriched, personalized education, preparing students for an ever-changing world. Rundle helps students discover their potential, challenges them to attain their best, and celebrates with them when they do.

At Rundle, our Pathways to Teaching at Rundle framework is the cornerstone of our educational philosophy, designed to guide the pedagogical practices of our educators. This approach is built upon three foundational pillars: Connection, Craft, and Care.

• Connection: We strive to create meaningful relationships between educators and students, personalizing learning experiences to meet the unique needs of each student. Our environment fosters a sense of community where every individual is recognized and valued.


• Craft: Our educators are empowered to refine their teaching methods, focusing on meticulous planning, engaging instruction, comprehensive assessment, and continual professional development. We support our teachers in mastering their craft to provide the best educational experiences.


• Care: At Rundle, teaching extends beyond academics. We emphasize creating a nurturing atmosphere filled with joy, gratitude, and warmth, where both students and teachers contribute positively to our vibrant school community.

Position

Rundle College is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, collaborative and flexible teacher to join our Primary and Elementary team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide optimum learning experiences in the core curricular areas: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies


• Foster classroom routines that increase and enhance engagement


• Collaborate with grade team teachers to create interdisciplinary units of study and a parallel program


• Establish a warm, nurturing, kind, caring learning environment where students feel safe, respected and valued


• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, administration and students


• Be willing to go above and beyond to contribute to and embrace the culture of the Elementary


• Contribute to the co-curricular programming within the Rundle College community

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an open mind and the desire to improve practice through professional reading and/or participating in relevant professional development opportunities


• Ability to develop strong partnerships with teachers, parents, and administration


• Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive, growth mindset


• Alberta Teaching Certification


• Have a police information check completed with a vulnerable sector verification within the last 6 months

How to Apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest in confidence through our Talent Community on ADP. We appreciate all applications, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Rundle adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Please contact the Rundle Business Office at 403-291-3866 for further details or if you require any information in an alternate format.

*** PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED INTERNAL CANDIDATES ***