Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,750 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. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a part-time (0.571 - 0.714 FTE) Junior High Teacher at Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary. The assignment includes: Grade 9 Math and Grade 8 and 9 Foods.

Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary serves approximately 600 students in grades 7 to 12, with 30 teaching staff and seven support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB. Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary offers an Alternative Christian program and strives to meet the needs of individual students by enabling each student to pursue excellence, experience success and realize their potential in each course and school activity.

Alternative Christian schools within EIPS follow the regular provincial curricula interpreted from an Evangelical Christian Philosophy. Applicants should include relevant information about their Christian philosophy of education in their cover letter. A teacher in this program is expected to bring a Christian viewpoint to issues and topics from all curricular areas. Commencing August 27, 2024

Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be given to EIPS

teachers who hold a continuous contract and meet the minimum requirements of the position

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Applicant 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 trainingFor more information, please contact Matthew Spronk, Principal, at 780-464-7127 or email matthew.spronk@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.