Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education 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. 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.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) Junior High Teacher at Sherwood Heights Junior High. Teaching subjects include: Junior High French Immersion Language Arts, French Immersion Science as well as Junior High Physical Education, Leadership and Athletic Director.

Sherwood Heights Junior High serves approximately 630 students in grades 7 to 9, with 27 teaching staff and 10 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.

Sherwood Heights Junior High offers a safe and secure environment for students to meet their educational needs with dual-track English and French Immersion programming, as well as the Logos Christian program. The school offers several interesting extracurricular and noon-hour activities. Commencing August 27, 2024 to June 26, 2025

Open to internal and external applicants

Click on Sign in With Employee Email to be considered an Internal Applicant The EIPS Logos Christian programoffered from kindergarten through Grade 9 places a strong value on service. The Logos program follows the Alberta curriculum and provides instruction in an uplifting environment, grounded in Christian principles. Following the Bible and the Apostles Creed, students focus on loving God and one another, committing to Christs teachings and taking accountability for their personal actions.

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 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 Only online applications will be accepted.

For further information, contact Aaron Tuckwood, Acting Principal at 780-467-5930 or email Aaron.Tuckwood@eips.ca.

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.