Teacher : Temporary, Full-Time Elementary Generalist - Grade 1

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school division in Alberta is seeking a Full-Time Elementary Generalist Teacher for Grade 1 at Crescent Valley School. The successful candidate will provide student-centered instruction, design lessons based on curriculum, and foster inclusive practices. Applicants must possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor's degree in Education. Opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Professional development funding ($2,500/year)

Health and Wellness Spending Account ($725/year)

Qualifications

• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.
• Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS).
• Proficient in integrating literacy across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality student-centered learning.
• Design lesson plans based on curriculum.
• Facilitate inclusive educational practices.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Educational technology proficiency

Assessment for learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Overview

Teacher: Temporary, Full-Time Elementary Generalist - Grade 1

Applications are invited for the position of Teacher at Crescent Valley School, located in Hinton, Alberta (Grande Yellowhead Public School Division). The elementary school serves approximately 350 students in grades JK-7.

Position

Temporary, Full-Time Elementary Generalist - Grade 1

Location

Crescent Valley School – Hinton, AB

Start Date

October 6, 2025 until June 30, 2025, or until the incumbent returns, whichever occurs sooner.

Hours of Work

1.0 FTE, Monday–Friday

The competition will remain open until: September 2, 2025 at 12:00pm MST.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be collaborative, proficient with educational technology, and have an understanding of assessment for learning. Responsibilities include:

• Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.
• Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and employing a variety of teaching methodologies (lectures, demonstrations, discussions).
• Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize 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.
• Modeling commitment to professional development.

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 in 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) covers a large geographic area and includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5,000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

Board Priorities

• 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 and supportive teacher growth and supervision. The Division emphasizes literacy across the curriculum, inclusive education, and innovative technology programs.

Benefits

The Division supports professional development with opportunities to apply for up to $2,500 per year for professional learning and $725 per year for a Health and Wellness Spending Account.

Leave Entitlements

• Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year (may accumulate up to 11 days; see Local ATA Collective Agreement for details).
• Sick leave (details in Local ATA Collective Agreement).
• Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year.
• Bereavement/Critical Care Leave.
• Deferred Salary Leave Plan.

Applicants

Applicants should include in their application:

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

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

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

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