Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,950 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.EIPS is recruiting a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) Grade 1 Teacher at SouthPointe School.

SouthPointe School serves approximately 735 students in kindergarten to Grade 9, with 35 teaching staff and 17 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.

SouthPointe School, in collaboration with the community, provides a safe, supportive learning environment in which every student will develop the skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society. All students at SouthPointe are in an environment where they are valued, cared for, respected and treated as individuals with individual needs, strengths, affinities and areas of growth.

Commencing December 2, 2024

Ending June 26, 2025

Open to internal and external applicants

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Qualifications : Bachelor of Education degree

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Effective organization and classroom management skills

Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged

Excellent verbal and written skills

Experience or familiarity with analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice

Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

First Aid training would be an assetFor more information, please contact Laurie Caines, Principal at 780-998-2747 or email laurie.caines@eips.ca .

Only online applications will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email?info@applytoeducation.com.