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 professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 per year to support skilled 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 (Evansburg)
🏢 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
📍 Evansburg