Teacher - FT Prob - English as an Additional Language - High School - 2026/2027 SY

Grasslands

Brooks

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Moving Expense Reimbursement

Discounts on memberships

Early dismissal on Fridays

Job summary

Grasslands Public Schools in Brooks, Alberta, is seeking a f ull-time probationary English as an Additional Language teacher for Brooks Composite High School for the 2026/2027 school year.

The position focuses on Division IV English as an Additional Language, serving a sizeable EAL program and newcomers to Canada, with a commitment to inclusive education and a supportive school community in Brooks.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education is required.
Valid Alberta Teaching Certification is required.
Knowledge of curriculum design, instruction methods, and assessment techniques.
Strong English language grammar and writing knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide a stimulating learning environment and deliver course material that enables student growth.
Foster an educational environment grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Identify individual and group learning needs appropriate to age and grade level.
Plan and deliver curriculum in alignment with student needs and approved standards.
Provide direct support to maximize student achievement and well-being.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary student services to discuss progress.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Assessment practices

Strong instructional skills

Excellent communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor of Education

Pre-service teacher preparation program

Job description

We are Accepting Applications for the 2026/2027 School Year!

Position: Teacher

Contract Type: 1.00 FTE; Probationary Contract

Duration: 2026/2027 School Year

Assignment: Div IV English as an Additional Language (Intermediate English as an Additional Language Program)

Location: Brooks Composite High School

Application Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled

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.

GRASSLANDS

is hiring!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking applications for a f ull-time probationary senior high English as an teaching position at Brooks Composite High School (BCHS) for the 2026/2027 school year.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Brooks Composite High School is located in the city of Brooks, Alberta. The city has a population of approximately 14,000 people is located In South Eastern Alberta along the Trans-Canada Highway between Calgary and Medicine Hat. BCHS is a high school of about 620 students in grades 10-12. We offer a full range of all the academic offerings in addition to a well respected vocational program that includes Mechanics, Construction, Cosmetology, Foods and Digital Media. We also offer a fine arts program that includes visual arts and performing arts including Music and Drama. In addition, we are pleased to host the district Inclusive Education Program and have a large EAL program that serves the needs of many newcomers to Canada. We are also very proud of the athletic and extracurricular programs at our school. We run a number of teams and clubs that provide students a great number of opportunities to participate in the life of the school. We look forward to meeting your educational needs. If you have any questions please contact the school at 403-362-4814 . Please check out the Parents tab for more school information and the grades tabs.

Take a virtual tour of BCHS!

ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Grasslands 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.

Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success

Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
Our Values: Collaboration,Integrity,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation,Accountability,andTransparency

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU

Moving Expense Reimbursement

New teachers who have accepted employment with the Division and must relocate from another town, city, or province, may be reimbursed for 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).

Benefits

100% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D)

*Percentage of premiums paid is based on FTE.

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).

Additional Perks

Partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offerdiscountsat the JBS Canada Centre and Anytime Fitness onmemberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.
Early dismissal for students on Fridays provides more flexibility in schedules for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.

Grasslands' collectively agreed upon 10-month salary is summarized below (2025/2026 SY):

Verified Years of Experience

4 years $ 65,272 $103,543

5 years $ 68,847 $ 107,324

6 years $ 72,747 $ 111,467

* subject to change

To learn more about us please visit:

Grasslands Public Schools website at: grasslands.ab.ca
Grasslands School Division Collective Agreement 2020-24

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide a stimulating learning environment and deliver course material that enables each student to experience growth and develop to their full potential.
Foster an educational environment grounded in the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Identify individual and collective student learning needs appropriate to their age and grade level.
Plan and deliver approved curriculum in accordance with student learning needs, including those with special needs.
Provide direct support and/or intervention as required to maximize student achievement and well-being.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary student services team to discuss individual student needs and progress.
Ensure recommended personalized student resources and supports are implemented effectively to maximize student achievement and well-being.
Provide guidance to student support staff to help them understand and respond to individual student strengths and needs.
Use a variety of assessment tools to evaluate and communicate student progress.
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss students’ learning progress.
Supervise extracurricular and after-school activities as required.
Attend meetings, seminars, and in-service training sessions.
Serve as a positive role model for students.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools' mission and values
Demonstrated confidence, skills, and knowledge in differentiated instruction, student engagement, and assessment practices
Respect for all individuals, with sensitivity to diversity and the ability to create an inclusive classroom environment
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Excellent communication skills
Personal integrity and trustworthiness
Understanding of the impact educators have on our community
Ability to quickly build trust, rapport, and strong relationships with Grasslands students, parents, staff, and community partners

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Education

Pre-service teacher preparation program from an approved institution

Valid Alberta Teaching Certification
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and lesson design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of student learning
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates of choice must submit for review: