Probationary Grade 1 - 1.0 FTE Teaching Position

St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools is seeking a probationary full-time Grade 1 teacher for Father Lacombe Catholic School in Lacombe, Alberta. The role emphasizes community building grounded in Faith and Gospel Values. The position starts on August 25, 2025, and ends on June 26, 2026. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and are encouraged to submit their resumes with references.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in co-curricular and extra-curricular programs considered an asset.
• Possessing a certificate in Catholic Education from St. Joseph's College is also an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 1 students at Father Lacombe Catholic School.
• Assist in the school's co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.

Skills

Ability to assist in co-curricular programs

Education

Certificate in Catholic Education from St. Joseph's College

Job description

Probationary Grade 1 - 1.0 FTE Teaching Position

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools invites applications for a probationary full-time Grade 1 - 1.0 FTE teaching position at Father Lacombe Catholic School in Lacombe, Alberta. This position will begin August 25, 2025, and end June 26, 2026.

Applicants should have the ability to assist in the school's co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, which would be considered an asset. Possessing a certificate in Catholic Education from St. Joseph's College is also an asset.

Lacombe, a city of 13,000, is located 25 km north of Red Deer and 125 km south of Edmonton. The local economy includes a strong agricultural base complemented by the oil and gas industry. Lacombe boasts a vibrant arts and cultural scene, along with many recreational amenities, making it a desirable place to live.

Father Lacombe Catholic School is a Kindergarten to Grade 9 school with approximately 210 students, serving Lacombe and the surrounding rural area. The school has served the Lacombe community for 14 years.

Father Lacombe Catholic School aims to build a community of learners grounded in Faith and Gospel Values, emphasizing that student development is everyone's responsibility. The school is known as "the little school with the big heart."

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resume along with two reference letters. A pastoral reference, while not required, would be considered an asset. References can be submitted as a standard letter or via the reference form available on the STAR Catholic website under the Careers link. Successful applicants will need to submit a current Criminal Record Check (within 6 months), inclusive of a vulnerable sector check, and a current Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check (within 6 months).