Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region. To learn more about northwestern Alberta and Working, Living and Playing in our region, please visit the Work NW Alberta website here .
HARRY BALFOUR SCHOOL is seeking candidates who enjoy working in a student-focused and collaborative environment. We invite applications for a Temporary Part-Time Junior Kindergarten Instructor (26 hours/week) .
Under the direction of the Supervising Teacher, the School Principal and the District Principal, the Early Childhood Instructor will be responsible for ensuring that the Early Childhood program aligns with and supports the philosophy, goals and outcomes as outlined in the Early Childhood program guide.The Early Childhood Instructor will be responsible for creating a stimulating learning environment for children in their early years. In the Early Childhood program, children are encouraged to explore, learn and communicate as they play in a safe, nurturing classroom. Positive play experiences are aimed at fostering optimal development of social interaction skills, communication skills, emotional skills, creative expression, fine and gross motor skills, and problem solving/intellectual skills.
Competencies Knowledge of early childhood development and best practices in early learning
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Able to lead large group activities, as well as instruct small groups or individual students
Duties and Responsibilities Create and facilitate a classroom environment that provides safety and security for students to learn in an interactive, play-based setting
Select, plan, and implement play-based creative experiences that meet the needs of young learners
Other duties as assigned




Experience Experience working with children in an Early Childhood Program
Experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform the position, may be considered
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid would be considered an asset

You have the ability to meet outside of school hours.
You have the ability to work as part of a team.
Applications should include: Completed ApplytoEducation profile
Cover letter
Detailed resume
A list of three references (with current contact information)
A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.
Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in Policy GGG: Personnel Policy for Non-Teaching Staff. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $25.91/hour to $31.20/hour.
Life Insurance
Extended Disability Benefit
Dental Care
Extended Health Care
Vision Benefits
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.All questions about this prospect should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at [email protected] or by phone at (780) 831-3077.
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📌 Temporary Part Time Junior Kindergarten Instructor (Alberta)
🏢 Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education
📍 Alberta