Teacher - Div I - Open Call

St. Clement's School; Brooks; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Grasslands Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Div I (grades 1-3) for the 2025/2026 school year. The role involves creating an inclusive learning environment, planning instruction, and evaluating student progress. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and classroom management skills, along with a Bachelor of Education and valid teaching certification. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive community atmosphere.

Benefits

Moving Expense Reimbursement

100% of benefit premiums paid

Health Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Paid Personal leaves

Discounts on memberships

Qualifications

• Understanding of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
• Able to create a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Identify students' individual and collective learning needs.
• Plan and deliver instruction based on student learning needs.
• Evaluate and communicate student progress.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor of Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certification

Job description

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We are accepting applications!

Position: Teacher

Contract Type: Temporary

Duration of Position:2025/2026 School Year (August 25, 2025 - June 26, 2026)

Assignment: Div I (grades 1-3)

Location: Grasslands Public Schools (all Div I Locations)

Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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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 Tina 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.

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

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GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLSis hiring!

We are seeking applicants, for an open call for Div I (grades 1-3) Teachers, to join our team of dedicated educators!

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

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, offerdiscounts 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:grasslands.ab.ca
• Grassland Public Schools 2024/2025 School Year Calendar
• Grasslands School Division Collective Agreement 2020-24

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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; and
• 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

pre-service teacher preparation program from an approved institution

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certification

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Successful applicants will berequired to submit before start date :

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

Original document reported within thelast 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

! Applicantscannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved!

Please include with your application:

• current cover letter and resume
• contacts for three (3) professional references ; preferably in an educational setting

If Selected for an interview:

(please feel free to provide with your application)

• 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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