Primary Teacher for 2025-2026

Northland School Division; Conklin; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland School Division is seeking a Full-Time Primary Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Conklin Community School. The role involves following educational standards, planning lessons, and supporting community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a BEd and teaching experience in rural or Indigenous settings.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.
• Holding or qualifying for Alberta teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
• Plan and execute daily lessons based on planning.
• Promote differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd.)

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Full-Time Primary Teacher For The 2025-2026

Conklin Community School

Northland School Division is seeking a Primary Teacher at Conklin Community School for the 2025-2026 school year. The start date of this position will be August 25th, 2025. The kindergarten to grade 9 school is located in the hamlet of Conklin. Conklin is the most southern community in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It is a quiet, rural community located approximately 155 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray on scenic Christina Lake and can be accessed from Alberta Highways 63 and 881. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.

Major Responsibilities include:

• Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
• Planning and executing daily lessons based on short, medium, and long-range planning.
• Providing feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.
• Championing Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.
• Supporting school-parent-community engagement.
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills and committing to collaborative decision-making.
• Promoting differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Qualifications and Requirements include:

• Holding or qualifying for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.
• Possessing a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
• Having successful teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.

If the successful applicant receives a positive evaluation, there may be an opportunity to obtain a continuous contract.

If you have leadership skills that support literacy and language improvement through an Indigenous perspective at the school level and division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references by May 28th, 2025 to: Krista Veitch, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Northland School Division. Applications should be submitted online at Apply to Education or emailed to [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Note: Selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.