Substitute Teachers / 2026-2027 / All Zones

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77; Edson; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77 is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to cover Lobstick, Edson, Hinton, Jasper and Grande Cache zones in Alberta.

Substitute teachers deliver quality instruction in the absence of the regular teacher, maintain a safe learning environment, follow or develop lesson plans, communicate with the absent teacher and principal, and uphold Education Act responsibilities across multi-grade classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education.
• Valid Alberta Teaching License.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Ability to work in a multi-grade classroom is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for the students.
• Promote continued learning.
• Follow lesson plans created by the teacher.
• If necessary, create his/her own lesson plans in accordance with the Alberta Education Programs of Study and the absent teacher’s unit plans and/or long range plans.
• Ensure that the classroom is running smoothly.
• Clear, concise communication with the absent teacher and school principal.
• Adhere to the same roles and responsibilities as any other classroom teacher as defined by the Education Act and the Teaching Profession Act.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Practice professionalism with all students, staff, administration, parents and public
• Is aware of GYPSD policies and administrative procedures
• Preparing educational materials.
• Marking assignments or classwork.
• Assigning classwork and homework.
• Recess or lunch supervision duties.

Skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING STAFF for the 2026-2027 School Year

Recruiting for all zones: Lobstick, Edson, Hinton, Jasper and Grande Cache, Alberta

The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is looking for Substitute Teachers dedicated to providing a quality instruction and education to students in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers are an integral part of the collaborative school team.

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for the students.
• Promote continued learning.
• Follow lesson plans created by the teacher.
• If necessary, create his/her own lesson plans in accordance with the Alberta Education Programs of Study and the absent teacher’s unit plans and/or long range plans.
• Ensure that the classroom is running smoothly.
• Clear, concise communication with the absent teacher and school principal.
• Adhere to the same roles and responsibilities as any other classroom teacher as defined by the Education Act and the Teaching Profession Act.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Practice professionalism with all students, staff, administration, parents and public
• Is aware of GYPSD policies and administrative procedures

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Preparing educational materials.
• Marking assignments or classwork.
• Assigning classwork and homework.
• Recess or lunch supervision duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education;
• Valid Alberta Teaching License;
• Excellent classroom management;
• Ability to work in a multi-grade classroom is considered an asset.

Board Priorities:

• Student Learning
• Teaching, Support Staff and Leader Excellence
• Community Engagement
• System Health and Wellness

THE DIVISION

The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.

GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 15 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

For assistance or inquiries regarding the Substitute Teaching position please contact: [e-mail]

Links:

The Division

ATA Collective Agreement

Compensation:

As per the Alberta Teaching Association (ATA) Collective agreement, substitute teachers are paid a daily rate of $284.71 and a half day rate of $142.35 . In accordance with Administrative Procedure 423, substitute teachers are also eligible for a professional growth & development annual allotment of $2,500.

Lobstick Zone (Evansburg & Niton, Alberta)

• Grand Trunk High School
• Niton Central School

Edson Zone (Edson, Fulham Community, Alberta)

• Fulham School
• Ecole Westhaven School
• Mary Bergeron Elementary School
• Ecole Pine Grove Middle School
• Parkland Composite High School

Hinton Zone (Hinton, Alberta)

• Ecole Mountain View School
• Crescent Valley School
• Harry Collinge High School

Jasper Zone (Jasper National Park, Alberta)

• Ecole Jasper Elementary School
• Jasper Junior Senior High School

Grande Cache Zone (Grande Cache, Alberta)

• Sheldon Coates Elementary School
• Summitview School
• Grande Cache Community High School