Teacher, Full-Time, Temporary - Elementary Generalist

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Jasper, Alberta seeks a passionate Teacher for a Full-Time, Temporary position. The ideal candidate will possess strong French communication skills and an Alberta Teaching Certificate, with responsibilities including lesson planning and student assessment. Join a supportive environment dedicated to professional development and fostering student success.

Benefits

Professional development funding of $2,500 per year

Health and Wellness Spending Account

Personal leave of absence

Qualifications

• Strong French communication skills required.
• Alberta Teaching Certificate or eligibility required.
• Experience in following Teaching Quality Standard (TQS).

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction to promote high-quality student-centered learning.
• Designing lessons based on curriculum.
• Facilitating inclusive educational practices.

Skills

French communication skills

Proficiency in educational technology

Assessment for learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Teacher

Position: Full-Time, Temporary - Elementary Generalist

• Possess strong French communication skills**
  
  

Location: -Jasper, AB

Start Date: commence at the start of the school year until June 30, 2026, or upon return of the incumbent, whichever occurs sooner.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until: July 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM MST

A dual-track (English and French Immersion) school in the Jasper National Park, Alberta. Located three hours east of Edmonton, Alberta. École Jasper Elementary School resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, an elementary school providing excellent education in both English and French to grades JK-6.

Role And Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for learning. The responsibilities include:

• Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.
• Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations and discussions.
• Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students.
• Reviewing and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines.
• Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures.
• Developing constructive relationships with parents.
• Modelling commitment to professional development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal to support the effective operation of the school.
  
  

A detailed description of the Role of the Teacher is available in on the GYPSD Website.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Possess strong French communication skills.
• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.
• Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum.
• Hold a Bachelors degree of Education.
  
  

The Division

Grande Yellowhead School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

The Boards Four Main Priorities Are

• Student Learning
• Teaching and Leadership Excellence
• Community Engagement
• System Health and Wellness
  
  

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.

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

Benefits Of GYPSD

The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 per year to support professional learning.

The Division also provides $725 per year for teachers to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account.

Available Leaves

• Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year
• May accumulate up to 11 total personal leave days, see the Local ATA Collective Agreement for further details.
• Sick leave, up to 90 days leave
• Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year
• Bereavement/Critical Care Leave
• Deferred Salary Leave Plan
  
  

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Evaluations
• Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references
  
  

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
• a Child Intervention Record Check