Teacher - Div II Homeroom - Temporary Aug to Dec 2025

Grasslands; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Grasslands Public Schools is seeking a Div II Homeroom Teacher for a temporary position at Griffin Park School. The ideal candidate will create a positive learning environment focused on student growth, facilitate inclusion, and engage the community while fulfilling educational objectives. The role requires a valid Alberta Teaching Certification and emphasizes strong instruction skills and classroom management.

Benefits

Moving Expense Reimbursement for Qualifying New Hires

100% of benefit premiums paid

Health Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Paid Personal leaves

Discounts on JBS Canada Centre memberships

Flexible schedule for collaboration and learning

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor of Education and a valid Alberta teaching certification.
• Strong management skills and excellent communication are essential.
• Experience or training in diverse classroom environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating learning environment and deliver course material.
• Identify and support students' individual and collective learning needs.
• Communicate student progress with parents and engage in curriculum planning.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Diversity sensitivity

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 - December 19, 2025

Assignment: DIV II Homeroom

Location: Griffin Park School

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.

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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GRIFFIN PARK SCHOOLis hiring!

We are seeking applicants for a Div II Homeroom Teacher tojoin our team of dedicated educators, under a temporary contract.

Griffin Park School , located in Brooks, Alberta, is a part of the Grasslands Public Schools community of locations within the City of Brooks and the surrounding County of Newell. Griffin serves approximately 420 students in Pre-Kindergarten, Early English Language Learner, and Kindergarten to grade 6, classrooms. Griffin Park School also houses the Grasslands Elementary Levels program.

Our mission as a school community is to challenge all of our students to reach their academic potential. We do this by teaching knowledge, skills and attitudes in a safe, caring and cooperative learning environment. We do this so that our students are prepared to meet life's challenges and so that they become caring and contributing members of society.

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 2025/2026 School Year Calendar
• Grasslands School Division Collective Agreement 2020-24

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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

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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 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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