Kindergarten Teacher

St. Paul Education; Two Hills; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Two Hills Mennonite School in Alberta is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Kindergarten teacher to commence as soon as possible and continue until June 29, 2027. The successful candidate will develop age-appropriate lessons, foster inclusive learning, manage a classroom independently, and communicate with parents.

A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate is required, and cross-cultural experience with English Language Learners is an asset. The school serves about 450 students and sits within the St.

Qualifications

• Caring, nurturing approach for early childhood development.
• Value inclusive philosophy in classroom.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for kindergarten.
• Create a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment.
• Manage the classroom independently and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with staff and partners to support student learning.
• Engage with families to discuss abilities and needs of children.

Skills

Caring personality

Inclusive education

Effective communication

Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher Required for

Two Hills Mennonite School

Two Hills Mennonite School requires a part-time ( 0.5 FTE ) temporary kindergarten teacher commencing as soon as possible until June 29, 2027.

Two Hills Mennonite School, located in Two Hills, Alberta is a K-12 school with approximately 450 students.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Have a caring and nurturing personality and value an inclusive philosophy.
• Have the ability to manage a classroom independently.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding the abilities, interests, and needs of children.
• Have a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Be committed to student-centered learning
• Understand and correctly use formative/summative assessment
• Practise effective differentiated learning strategies to ensure learning
• Be collaborative and committed to building relationships with students, parents, staff

Cross-cultural experience would be an asset as would experience or training in working with English Language Learners. THMS has a population primarily consisting of Old Colony Mennonite students with English as their second language. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with a unique cultural group and willing to work within the expectations of the culture.

For more information, contact Mr. Simon Chalke, Principal at [phone].

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check and an Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

About St. Paul Education

Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.

In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Division's religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.

We serve 3640 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 235 FTE teaching staff and 300 support staff.