Assignment

Division Two (Grades 4 - 6) Classroom Teacher – School and grade to be determined.

Position

Teacher

Contract Type

1.00 FTE; Probationary Positions

Duration of Position

2026/2027 School Year

Location

- Various schools across our division.

Application Close Date

As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established.

Treaty Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory – the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T’ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

About Our School

Grasslands Public Schools is located in the southeastern part of Alberta and serves a population of about 3,577 students in Brooks, Alcoma, Bassano, Duchess, Gem, Rolling Hills, Rosemary, and Tilley. We are committed to providing opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities in an inclusive, welcoming environment. Our strength is in our diversity and we harness this to create a better future for our students by fostering creative solutions, critical thinking, and resiliency. Grasslands accomplishes this by working with our wider community of stakeholders to create opportunities for our students to learn, achieve and succeed. Together we can make a lasting difference in our communities of tomorrow.

Benefits

- 100% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability,



Life, AD&D;).
- Health Spending Account.
- Paid Sick Leave of 20 days for the first year and 90 days thereafter.
- Family Medical Leave of 3 days per year.
- Paid Personal leaves, combined 4 granted per year, 1 day at full pay and 3 days at loss of sub (contracts 5 months or more).
- Discounts on JBS Canada Centre memberships and passes through City of Brooks Recreation Services.
- Regular book studies, social events, guest presenters, and more.
- Early dismissal for students on Fridays to provide flexibility for staff collaboration and learning.

Ideal Candidate Skills & Abilities

- Previous experience in Division Two (Grades 4–6) classrooms.
- Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
- Able to create a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion.
- Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
- Understanding of how educators impact the community.
- Strong instruction and classroom management skills.
- Robust communication skills.
- Able to quickly build trust, rapport and strong relationships with students, colleagues and our community.

Education and Certifications

- Bachelor of Education.
- Valid Alberta Teaching Certification.

Required Documents Before Start Date

- Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
- Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment.

Documents to Apply

- Current cover letter and resume.
- Contacts for three professional references, preferably in an educational setting.
- Undergraduate and graduate university transcripts.
- Practicum and/or teaching evaluations.
- Examples of long-range/year plans, unit plans, lesson plans, and an assessment.

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