We are Accepting Applications for the 2026/2027 School Year!

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Position :Teacher

Contract Type : 1.00 FTE; Temporary Contract

Duration :2026/2027 School Year

Assignment : Kindergarten

Location : Application Closing Date :**Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled

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GRASSLANDS is hiring!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL :Uplands Elementary School is a Pre-Kindergarten, Early

English Language Learner and Grades 1 - 6 school in Brooks, Alberta to

approximately 400 students. We offer many learning and extra curricular

programs to our students including: sports, arts and citizenship clubs. Refer

to Grasslands Public Schools homepage to determine if your child is zoned to

attend our school.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS : Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

- Our Vision :A community of Learners dedicated to student success
- Our Mission :To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
- Our Values :Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience,



Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency

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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU

Moving Expense Reimbursement

Recent teachers who have accepted employment with the Division and must relocate from another town, city, or province, may be reimbursed for moving expenses, up to the limits noted below. This applies to teachers on probationary contracts, and Interim and Temporary teaching contracts for five (5) or more consecutive months. Employees relocating from:

- Red Deer and north of Red Deer - actual cost up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).
- South of Red Deer , excluding a 110 km radius around the city of Brooks [Alberta] - actual cost up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
- Other provinces/countries - actual cost up to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).

Benefits

- 100% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D;)
- Percentage of premiums paid is based on FTE.
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- Health Spending Account** (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
- 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).

Additional Perks

- Partnership with Anytime Fitness to offer discounts on memberships for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.
- Early dismissal for students on Fridays provides more flexibility in schedules for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.

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Grasslands' collectively agreed upon 10-month salary is summarized below (2025/2026 SY) : Verified Years of Experience

TQS Years of Education Entry 9 + years of experience

4 years $ 68,850 $ 107,389

5 years $ 72,308 $ 111,467

6 years $ 76,294 $ 115,566

To learn more about us please visit :

- Grasslands Public Schools website at: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide a stimulating learning environment and deliver course material that enables each student to experience growth and develop to their full potential.
- Foster an educational environment grounded in the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Identify individual and collective student learning needs appropriate to their age and grade level.
- Plan and deliver approved curriculum in accordance with student learning needs, including those with special needs.
- Provide direct support and/or intervention as required to maximize student achievement and

📌 Teacher - Ft Temp Kinder - 2026--2027 Sy (Brooks)
🏢 Grasslands Public Schools
📍 Brooks