Substitute Teacher

Grasslands Public Schools; Brooks; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Substitute Teachers for the upcoming school year. This role is vital in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where educators can make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a focus on collaboration, the position offers opportunities to engage with the community, participate in professional development, and contribute to a thriving educational atmosphere. Ideal candidates will possess strong instructional skills, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to build trust with students and colleagues alike. Join a team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of learners!

Benefits

Automated booking dispatches

Substitute Teacher appreciation events

Mileage reimbursement

Discounted recreation memberships

Early Friday dismissals

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and valid Alberta Teaching Certification required.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction based on student learning needs.
• Evaluate and communicate student progress effectively.
• Supervise extracurricular activities and attend meetings.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Instructional Skills

Sensitivity to Diversity

Building Relationships

Education

Bachelor of Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certification

Job description

We are accepting applications!

Position: Substitute Teacher

Duration Of Position: 2024/2025 School Year

Location:

Application Close Date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

Grasslands Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, trains, pays, and promotes employees fairly and equally.

Treaty Acknowledgement: We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T’ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

About: At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of:

1. Student Learning
2. School + Community Relationships
3. Inclusive + Healthy Environments

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is hiring! As we quickly approach the 2024/2025 School Year, we are seeking applications for Substitute Teachers for all Grasslands Public School Locations.

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION: Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

Grasslands is dedicated to providing a great experience for our team of educators, and our Substitute Teachers are no exception:

• In addition to direct contact for booking dispatches, we also offer automated phone dispatches, which provide newer substitutes with more frequent opportunities to book, as well as web-based dispatch booking.
• We work closely with the ATA Substitute Teacher representative to improve our processes and experience for our Substitute Teachers.
• We hold Substitute Teacher appreciation events.
• We provide mileage for qualifying distances automatically.
• Early Friday dismissals!
• Frequent opportunities for contracts that vary in length and FTE, so you can build a schedule best suited to your lifestyle.
• Grasslands Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Brooks Recreation Services, offer discounts on JBS Canada Centre memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees!

Substitute Teachers are essential to our students first values. We are committed to providing a great experience so that we can continue to achieve this goal and grow success for the future.

Job Duties:

• Identify students’ individual and collective learning needs;
• Plan and deliver instruction based on student learning needs and special needs;
• Provide a stimulating learning environment in which each student can experience growth and develop to their potential;
• Help students learn appropriate knowledge, skills;
• Meet with parents;
• Evaluate and communicate student progress;
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help;
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress;
• Volunteer to supervise extracurricular and after-school activities;
• Attend meetings, seminars and in-service training sessions.

Ideal Candidates Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
• Able to create a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion.
• Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Understanding of how educators impact the community.
• Strong instruction and classroom management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to quickly build trust, rapport and strong relationships with Grasslands students, employees and our community.

Education And Certifications:

• Bachelor of Education from an approved institution.
• Valid Alberta Teaching Certification (or able to quickly obtain it).

Successful Applicants Will Be Required To Submit Before Start Date:

• Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).

Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment.

• Applicants cannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved.

Required To Apply: Please take note of the documentation required:

• Current cover letter and resume.
• Contacts for three (3) professional references; preferably in an educational and/or professional setting.

If Selected For An Interview: (please feel free to provide with your application)

• Undergraduate and graduate university transcripts.
• Practicum and/or teaching evaluations.

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