Teacher - Div I Homeroom - Temporary Aug to Oct 2025

Grasslands Public Schools; Brooks; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Grasslands Public Schools is looking for a Div I Homeroom Teacher to join their dynamic team. This temporary role offers opportunities for engagement in a diverse educational environment and focuses on student growth and learning. The ideal candidate will have strong instructional skills, respect for diversity, and a passion for fostering student success.

Benefits

Moving Expense Reimbursement for qualifying new hires

100% of benefit premiums paid

Paid Sick Leave of 20 days for the first year

Discounts on recreation services

Qualifications

• Understanding and appreciation of the school's mission and values.
• Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
• Able to build relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating learning environment and deliver course material.
• Identify students' individual learning needs and deliver appropriate instruction.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to discuss student progress.

Skills

Strong instruction skills

Classroom management

Excellent communication

Sensitivity to diversity

Education

Bachelor of Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certification

Job description

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We are accepting applications!

Position: Teacher

Contract Type: 1.00 FTE; Temporary

Duration of Position: August 25, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Assignment: DIV I Homeroom

Location:

Application close date: Until a applicant pool has been established

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 Tsuut'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:

Student Learning

School + Community Relationships

Inclusive + Healthy Environments

EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY is hiring!

“We envision a community of learners dedicated to student success.”

We are seeking applicants for a Div I Homeroom Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators, under a temporary contract.

Eastbrook Elementary , is a dynamic and diverse elementary school serving our local communities and families. Our mosaic of families from around the world and those that have called Brooks and Alberta home for generations reflects the multicultural makeup of Canada. Our diversity will help prepare our students to be Global Citizens. We pride ourselves in offering engaging learning opportunities in various programs that challenge our students and encourage them to exceed their own expectations. Our staff and service providers deliver interventions and support to ensure the greatest opportunity for success for all students. We currently serve approximately 465 students from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 6. We offer a comprehensive PUF program for 3 & 4-year-olds, an Early English Language Learners program for qualifying 4-year-olds, an English Language Learner program for students arriving with little or no English language skills, and an engaging learning program for Grades Kindergarten to Grade 6. We pride ourselves on our Student Support Services, who collaborate with teachers, families, community services and Grasslands Division Student Support Services to ensure we meet all our learners' needs.

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION

Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

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IT'S GREAT TO WORK at Grasslands!

• Moving Expense Reimbursement for Qualifying New Hires!
  
  

New Teachers Who Have Accepted Employment With The Division And Must Relocate From Another Town, City Or Province, Will Be Reimbursed For Their Moving Expenses Up To The Limits Noted Below. This Applies To Teachers On Probationary Contracts, And Interim And Temporary Teaching Contracts For Five (5) Or More Consecutive Months. Employees Relocating From

• Red Deer and north of Red Deer - actual cost up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).
• South of Red Deer, excluding a 110 KM radius around the city of Brooks [Alberta] - actual cost up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
• Other provinces/countries - actual cost up to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)

• 100% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D)
• Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
• Paid Sick Leave of 20 days for the first year and 90 days thereafter.
• Family Medical Leave of 3 days per year.
• Paid Personal leaves, combined 4 granted per year, 1 day at full pay and 3 days at loss of sub (contracts 5 months or more).
• Grasslands Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Brooks Recreation Services, offer discounts on JBS Canada Centre memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees!
• We regularly plan book studies, social events, guest presenters, and more!
• We have implemented early dismissal, for students, on Fridays, to give more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hour
  
  

Grasslands Collectively Agreed Upon 10-month Salary Is Summarized Below

Verified Years of Experience

TQS Years of Education Entry 9 + years of experience

4 years $ 61,525 $ 97,599

5 years $ 64,895 $ 101,163

6 years $ 68,571 $ 105,068

To Learn More About Us Please Visit

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:
  
  

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Job Duties

• provide a stimulating learning environment and delivery of course material so each student can experience growth and develop to their potential;
• provide an educational environment based on the values of diversity, equality and inclusion;
• identify students individual and collective learning needs for their age and grade;
• plan and deliver approved curriculum instruction in accordance with student learning and special needs;
• provide direct support and/or intervention as required to maximize student learning achievement and well-being;
• meet and work with the multi-disciplinary team of student services professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress;
• ensure recommended personalized student resources and supports are implemented precisely to maximize student achievement and well-being;
• provide guidance and instructions to student support staff so they can understand and respond to individual student strengths and needs;
• use various assessment tools to evaluate and communicate student progress;
• meet with parents or guardians regarding the student’s learning status;
• volunteer to supervise extracurricular and after-school activities;
• attend meetings, seminars and in-service training sessions; and
• serve as role model for students.
  
  

Ideal Candidates Skills & Abilities

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

Education And Certifications

• Bachelor of Education
  
  

pre-service teacher preparation program from an approved institution

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certification
  
  

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 !

Please Provide The Following With Your Application

• current cover letter and resume.
• contacts for three (3) professional references; preferably in an educational setting.
• undergraduate and graduate university transcripts.
• practicum and/or teaching evaluations.
• examples of long-range/year plans, unit plans, lesson plans, and an assessment.
  
  

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Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools!

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply, and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

• Wishing you a fantastic School Year!
  
  

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