Position Description:

Westlock Elementary School (K-6), located in Westlock, Alberta, is now accepting applications for an Interim Full Time Grade 1 Teacher. The successful candidate must be willing to work in a collaborative school team environment. Duties are to commence November 7, 2024 and will end June 27, 2025.

Westlock Elementary School is committed to building academic excellence from a foundation based on character and active citizenship. The schools motto is to provide each student with the opportunity "turning todays challenges into tomorrows successes" in a family-like atmosphere committed to learning and growing together

Qualifications: Must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate

Proficiency in the use of educational technology

Understanding and application of Assessment, Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction

Successful classroom teaching experience

Ability to work as part of a teamThe Successful Candidate: Willing to work in a community school in a collaborative school team environment

Willing to participate in extra-curricular activities

Have a student first focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed

Understand and apply the characteristics of instructional effectiveness

Establish a climate of high expectations for success

Establish a safe and orderly environment

Maintain and create positive home-school relations

Be a consistent disciplinarian who is firm and fair

Be flexible and adaptable in terms of teaching assignment

Contribute to the school and community

Value and understand the importance of Assessment for and of LearningFor further information, please contact Amber Monteath, Principal at 780.349.3385

This competition will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.

Apply at : https://pembinahills.simplication.com/

If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627

There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.PLEASE NOTE: Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.

Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.

Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.

Verification of Education and relative experience is required.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.