Teacher, Full Time Temporary Grade 6/7 Social Studies and LA

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Edson; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public school division is seeking a temporary full-time teacher for Ecole Pine Grove Middle School in Edson, specializing in Grade 6 and 7 Social Studies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality instruction while fostering inclusive learning environments. Benefits include opportunities for professional development funding and a supportive work atmosphere that values collaboration.

Benefits

Professional development funding up to $2,500 per year

$725 per year for Health and Wellness Spending Account

Personal leave of absence

Sick leave up to 90 days

Family Medical Leave

Bereavement/Critical Care Leave

Qualifications

• Experience following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS).
• Teaching experience with Social Studies considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.
• Design and prepare lessons based on curriculum.
• Facilitate inclusive educational practices.

Skills

Educational technology proficiency

Collaboration

Inclusive educational practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Applications Are Invited For The Position Of

Teacher at

Ecole Pine Grove Middle School

Position: Temporary, Full Time Grade 6 and 7 Social Studies and Grade 7 LA

Location: Ecole Pine Grove Middle School, Edson AB

Start Date: Duties to commence August 25, 2025 until June 30, 2025 or upon return of incumbent whichever occurs sooner.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until: June 13, 2025 at 12:00pm MST

Ecole Pine Grove Middle School is located in Edson, Alberta, within the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. Ecole Pine Grove Middle School, serves around 330 students in grades 6-8.

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.
• Additional comments: The teaching assignment will include Grade 6/7 Social Studies, Grade 7 LA and CTF Options.
  
  

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• 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.
• Additional experience teaching Social Studies will be considered an asset.
  
  

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
  

Northern Student Teacher Bursary

GYPSD is a participating School Division within the Northern Student Teacher Bursary.

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

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