Teacher, Probationary: Technology, Mathematics & Sciences

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Niton Junction; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,500 professional development

Health Spending Account $725 per year

Job summary

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is inviting applications for a full-time Teacher at Niton Central School in Niton Junction, AB. The position covers Technology, Mathematics & Sciences with a 1.0 FTE, starting Sept 1, 2026 or mutually agreed date until June 29, 2027.

The role requires an Alberta Teaching Certificate (or eligibility), a Bachelor of Education, and experience with the Teaching Quality Standard and literacy infusion across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.
• Follow the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infuse literacy across the curriculum.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.
• Design and prepare lessons based on curriculum with varied teaching methods.
• Foster inclusive educational practices to maximize opportunities for all students.
• Review and evaluate student performance and meet reporting deadlines.
• Adhere to provincial legislation, board policy and division procedures.
• Develop constructive relationships with parents.
• Model commitment to professional development.
• Teaching assignment is a split grade 7/8.

Education

Bachelor's degree of Education

Job description

Applications Are Invited For The Position Of

Teacher at Niton Central School

Teacher, Probationary: Technology, Mathematics & Sciences

The competition will remain open until suitable candidate found

Niton Central resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, an elementary and middle school providing excellent education to grades JK-9.

Location

Niton Central School - Niton Junction, AB

Start Date

September 1, 2026, or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027.

Hours of Work

1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

Role And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Teaching assignment is a split grade 7/8.

Requirements

• 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.

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 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