Calgary Girls Charter School (CGCS) Substitute (Guest) Teachers 2024-2025 SW Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary Girls Charter School , one of Alberta's unique public charter schools, serves approximately 500 students in Grades 4 - 9 in SW Calgary, Alberta. We are currently inviting applications from (certificated) Teachers to join our Substitute (Guest) Teaching team.

Our Charter goals include high academic achievement as well as healthy social-emotional development of girls and young women. CGCS uses the Alberta curriculum, and infuses our unique Go Girls curriculum into our culture and instructional program. Through the pedagogical lens of inquiry, our teachers - both generalists and specialists - support learning to nurture confident, competent, caring young women who have a strong sense of self, appreciation for others and respect for community. Our specialist programs - Fine Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Art), STEM, Physical Education and Student Learning Supports - offer extensive opportunities for students to explore, to create, to experience, to research, to innovate and to engage, while discovering passions, making choices, problem-solving, making connections and fostering a strong sense of self and one's voice and influence around social issues and resiliency.

As a school of choice, Calgary Girls Charter School (CGCS) , emphasizes a collaborative teaching and learning environment where parents are partners in our learning community.

In this all-girls learning environment, staff is expected to remain current in research that informs professional practice and inspires the school's vision and mission. The school partners with parents to raise girls who challenge gender role stereotypes, value self and others, consider issues of equality and justice, and contribute to the well-being of a safe, caring and welcoming environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to grow as a teacher by working collaboratively with an outstanding team of professionals. For more information about our school go to https://calgarygirlsschool.com/

The ideal candidate: possesses effective pedagogical strategies in teaching and learning;

will work in a collaborative team environment with grade level partners and vertical grade team partners;

possesses strong understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion practices;

will create a safe, caring, inclusive, collaborative, learning environment where girls develop confidence and competence;

will engage students through authentic, real-world challenges;

will transform education through intentionally designed learning opportunities;

is technologically literate, exploring and leveraging the possibilities that media offers, and

believes every child can experience success in a positive, supportive classroom.Compensation: The Calgary Girls Charter School offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Applicants must provide: Proof of a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate, and a

Clear Vulnerable Sector Check that is current, within three (3) months.Email complete application package a cover letter and a resume including three references, two of whom are recent supervisors or faculty members from your education training - to humanresources@calgarygirlsschool.com with Guest Teacher in the subject line. This opportunity is ongoing. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.