Applications are invited for the position of Teacher at Grand Trunk School.

Position: Teacher, Probationary: Elementary Generalist.

Location: Evansburg, AB.

Start Date: Duties commence September 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE (Monday–Friday).

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

Located in Evansburg, Alberta, just one hour west of Edmonton, Grand Trunk School is a fully modernized K–12 facility within the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. Serving approximately 400 students, this revitalized campus is dedicated to providing an inclusive, high-quality educational experience in a supportive environment tailored to the success of every learner.

Role and Responsibilities

Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.

Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodologies 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.

Modeling commitment to professional development.

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
The Division is committed to strong career 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.

Application Requirements
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.

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

Current RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.

Current Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check.

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

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📌 Teacher, Probationary: Elementary Generalist (Alberta)
🏢 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
📍 Alberta