Teacher, Full-Time Temporary, French Immersion Elementary Generalist

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher for a Full-Time, Temporary position in French Immersion Elementary. This role involves providing high-quality instruction to students, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and collaborating with parents to enhance educational outcomes. With a focus on professional development, the successful candidate will enjoy opportunities for growth while contributing to a dynamic educational community. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on young learners' lives in a supportive and innovative school setting. If you are passionate about teaching and committed to excellence in education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development funding up to $2,500 per year

$725 Health and Wellness Spending Account

Personal leave of absence

Sick leave up to 90 days

Family Medical Leave

Qualifications

• Fluency in both French and English is essential.
• Candidates must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, student-centered instruction.
• Design lessons based on curriculum and diverse teaching methodologies.
• Evaluate student performance and adhere to reporting deadlines.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Proficiency in educational technology

Assessment for learning

Student-centered learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Teacher

Position: Full-Time, Temporary, French Immersion Elementary Generalist

Location: Hinton, AB

Start Date: Duties to commence the start of the 2025-2026 school year until June 26, 2026, or upon return of the incumbent, whichever occurs sooner.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

A dual-track (English and French Immersion) school in Hinton, Alberta. Located under an hour east of Jasper, Alberta. École Mountain View School resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, an elementary school providing excellent education in both English and French to grades JK-7.

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.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be fluent in French and English
• 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 Bachelor’s degree of Education.

A detailed description of the Role of the Teacher is available in Administrative Procedure 420 on the GYPSD Website.

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