Teacher, Temporary: Elementary Generalist- French Immersion

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77; Edson; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

École Westhaven School in Edson, AB invites applications for a Temporary: Elementary Generalist - French Immersion teaching position. The role requires teaching all core subjects in French and holding or being eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate.

The successful candidate will work 1.0 FTE, Monday to Friday, with responsibilities including instructional design, assessment, and collaboration with families. Start date is immediate or mutually agreed, with a closing date of October 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Teach all core subjects in French.
• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible.
• Experience with Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum.
• Bachelor’s degree of Education required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to promote high quality, student-centered learning.
• Design and prepare lessons based on curriculum and varied teaching methodologies.
• Facilitate 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.

Skills

Educational technology

Assessment for learning

Parent communication

Professional development

Education

Bachelor of Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate (or eligible)

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of: French Immersion, Teacher atÉcoleWesthavenSchool

Position : Teacher, Temporary: Elementary Generalist - French Immersion

Location : École WesthavenSchool - Edson, AB

Start Date : Immediately, or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027 or upon return of the incumbent whichever occurs sooner.

Hours of Work :1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until: October 23, 2026 at 12:00PM MST

École Westhaven School is proud to inspire curious young minds through exceptional English and French Immersion programming (Kindergarten – Grade 5). As a collaborative elementary school in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, we provide strong instructional support and dynamic learning spaces for both students and staff.

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.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be required to teach all Core subjects in French.
• 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 Role of the Teacher is available in Administrative Procedure 420 on the GYPSD Website.

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