Start Date: Duties to commence September 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027
Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday
The competition will remain open until suitable candidate.
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
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.
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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.
Benefits of GYPSD
The Division is committed to robust 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 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:
- 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.
📌 Teacher, Probationary: Elementary Generalist (Canada)
🏢 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
📍 Canada
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