SUBSTITUTE TEACHING STAFF for the 2026-2027 School Year

Recruiting for all zones: Lobstick, Edson, Hinton, Jasper and Grande Cache, Alberta The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is looking for Substitute Teachers dedicated to providing a quality instruction and education to students in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers are an integral part of the team-oriented school team.

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:

- Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for the students.
- Promote continued learning.
- Follow lesson plans created by the teacher.
- If necessary, create his/her own lesson plans in accordance with the Alberta Education Programs of Study and the absent teacher’s unit plans and/or long range plans.
- Ensure that the classroom is running smoothly.
- Clear, concise communication with the absent teacher and school principal.
- Adhere to the same roles and responsibilities as any other classroom teacher as defined by the Education Act and the Teaching Profession Act.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Practice professionalism with all students, staff, administration, parents and public
- Is aware of GYPSD policies and administrative procedures

Additional responsibilities may include:

- Preparing educational materials.
- Marking assignments or classwork.
- Assigning classwork and homework.
- Recess or lunch supervision duties.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Education;
- Valid Alberta Teaching License;
- Excellent classroom management;
- Ability to work in a multi-grade classroom is considered an asset.

Board Priorities:

- Student Learning
- Teaching,



Support Staff and Leader Excellence
- Community Engagement
- System Health and Wellness

THE DIVISION

The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.

GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

For assistance or inquiries regarding the Substitute Teaching position please contact: [email protected]

Links:

About Our Division

ATA Collective Agreement

Compensation:

As per the Alberta Teaching Association (ATA) Collective agreement, substitute teachers are paid a daily rate of $224.44 and a half-day rate of $112.22. In accordance with Administrative Procedure 423 ,



substitute teachers are also eligible for a professional growth & development annual allotment of $2,500.

As a substitute teacher, you can choose which schools you would like to work:

Lobstick Zone (Evansburg, Wildwood & Niton, Alberta)

Evansview School

Grand Trunk High School

Wildwood School

Niton Central School

Edson Zone (Edson, Fulham Community, Alberta)

Fulham School

Ecole Westhaven School

Mary Bergeron Elementary School

Ecole Pine Grove Middle School

Parkland Composite High School

Hinton Zone (Hinton, Alberta)

Ecole Mountain View School

Crescent Valley School

Harry Collinge High School

Jasper Zone (Jasper National Park, Alberta)

Ecole Jasper Elementary School

Jasper Junior Senior High School

Grande Cache Zone ( Grande Cache, Alberta)

Sheldon Coates Elementary School

Summitview School

Grande Cache Community High School

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an application on Apply to Education, including the following:

- Complete the Apply to Education profile.
- Provide detailed resume.
- Include 3 letters of reference.

First time users will need to create an account in order to apply to this job posting. When your profile is complete click the button "Apply" below to post your application to this job posting.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME

Successful candidates will be notified and interviewed. Employment offer is subject to a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen and a Child Intervention Record check.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Substitute Teachers / 2026-2027 / All Zones (Edson)
🏢 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
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