Applications are invited for the position of:

Teacher

Position : Teacher, Temporary: Secondary Mathematics & Science Grades 6/7

Location : Ecole Pine Grove Middle School https://pinegroveschool.gypsd.ca/

Start Date : September 1, 2026 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 suitable candidate found

Ecole Pine Grove Middle School is located in Edson, Alberta, within the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. Ecole Pine Grove Middle School, serves around 330 students in grades 6-8.

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 career development.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal to support the effective operation of the school.

The preferred candidate should have experience in secondary school Life Skills/Intervention Programming as well as Mathematics & Science; however,



assignment flexibility may be considered based on the candidate’s skills and qualifications.

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 of Education.
- Additional experience teaching Social Studies will be considered an asset.

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.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­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

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
- A Current RCMP Record check with Vulnerable Sector
- A 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.

📌 Teacher, Temporary: Secondary Mathematics & Science Grades 6/7 (Edson)
🏢 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
📍 Edson