Probationary Full time Elementary Generalist Teacher

Pembina Hills School Division; Town of Swan Hills; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-time hiring incentive

Job summary

Pembina Hills School Division in Swan Hills invites applications for a probationary full-time Elementary Generalist Teacher at Swan Hills School. The position runs from August 27, 2026, to June 29, 2027, with a one-time hiring incentive for new Swan Hills School team members.

Located approximately 200 km northwest of Edmonton, Swan Hills School serves about 200 students and focuses on meeting diverse learner needs while building community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate.
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology.
• Successful classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding and application of Assessment, Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction.
• Experience in Inclusive Education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Willing to work in a community school in a collaborative school team environment.
• Willing to participate in extra-curricular activities.
• Have a student first focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed.
• Understand and apply the characteristics of instructional effectiveness.
• Establish a climate of high expectations for success.
• Establish a safe and orderly environment.
• Maintain and create positive home to school relations.
• Be a consistent disciplinarian who is firm and fair.
• Be flexible and adaptable in terms of teaching assignment.
• Contribute to the school and community.
• Value and understand the importance of Assessment for and of Learning.

Skills

Educational technology

Classroom teaching experience

Team collaboration

Assessment & UDL & Differentiated

Inclusive Education (asset)

Education

Alberta teaching certificate

Job description

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for a Probationary full time Elementary Generalist Teacher for Swan Hills School. This position will begin August 27, 2026 and ends June 29, 2027. Pembina Hills offers a one time hiring incentive for those teachers who are new to the Swan Hills School team.

Located approximately 200 km northwest of Edmonton, Swan Hills School, is a K-12 school with approximately 200 students offering programming focused on meeting the needs of every learner and building community. The school’s motto is “Together We Can; Together We Will!” Their mission is that “together, in cooperation, we will provide a diverse education which challenges individuals to achieve exemplary academics, character and citizenship”.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Understanding and application of Assessment, Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
• Experience in Inclusive Education is an asset

The successful candidate:

• Willing to work in a community school in a collaborative school team environment
• Willing to participate in extra-curricular activities
• Have a student first focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed
• Understand and apply the characteristics of instructional effectiveness
• Establish a climate of high expectations for success
• Establish a safe and orderly environment
• Maintain and create positive home to school relations
• Be a consistent disciplinarian who is firm and fair
• Be flexible and adaptable in terms of teaching assignment
• Contribute to the school and community
• Value and understand the importance of Assessment for and of Learning.

For further information, please contact Sherry Pfannmuller (Principal) at 780-333-4471.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
• Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
• Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
• Verification of Education and relative experience is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.