Northland School Division is seeking a Jr. High Teacher at Paddle Prairie School. The start date of this position will be August 31st, 2026. The kindergarten to grade 12 school is located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 70 kilometers south of High Level, Alberta and 1 hour and 14 minutes north of Manning, Alberta. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.

Job Code: 4055354

Employment Opportunity
Full time Jr. High Teacher
Paddle Prairie School
Northland School Division is seeking a Jr. High Teacher at Paddle Prairie School. The start date of this position will be August 31st, 2026. The kindergarten to grade 12 school is located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 70 kilometers south of High Level, Alberta and 1 hour and 14 minutes north of Manning, Alberta. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.





Major Responsibilities Include

Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.

Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning.

Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.

Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.

Support school-parent-community engagement.

Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making.

Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs.

Qualifications and Requirements include

Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.

Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.

Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.

Additionally, if the successful applicant receive a successful evaluation, there may be an opportunity to receive a continuous contract.

Application deadline: August 26th, 2026.

Selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.

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📌 Jr. High Teacher (Alberta)
🏢 NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION
📍 Alberta