Teacher, Temporary: Elementary Generalist- French Immersion

Job summary

Teach all core subjects in French and plan and deliver curriculum-based lessons using varied instructional methods to support high-quality, student-centered learning. Promote inclusive educational practices, assess and report on student progress, follow applicable legislation and policies, build constructive relationships with parents, and engage in professional development.

Job details

Applications Are Invited For The Position Of French Immersion, Teacher at École Westhaven School Position: Teacher, Temporary: Elementary Generalist - French Immersion Location: - Edson, AB Start Date: Immediately, or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027 or upon return of the incumbent whichever occurs sooner. Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday The competition will remain open until: October 23, 2026 at 12:00PM MST École Westhaven School is proud to inspire curious young minds through exceptional English and French Immersion programming (Kindergarten – Grade 5). As a collaborative elementary school in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, we provide strong instructional support and dynamic learning spaces for both students and staff. Role And Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for learning. The responsibilities include: Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning. Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations and discussions. Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students. Reviewing and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines. Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures. Developing constructive relationships with parents. Modelling commitment to professional development. Requirements The successful candidate will: Be required to teach all Core subjects in French. Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one. Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum. Hold a Bachelor’s degree of Education. Benefits Of GYPSD The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 per year to support professional learning. The Division also provides $725 per year for teachers to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account. Available Leaves Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year May accumulate up to 11 total personal leave days, see the Local ATA Collective Agreement for further details. Sick leave, up to 90 days leave Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year Bereavement/Critical Care Leave Deferred Salary Leave Plan Northern Student Teacher Bursary GYPSD is a participating School Division within the Northern Student Teacher Bursary. A detailed description of the is available in Administrative Procedure 420 on the GYPSD Website. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications: Cover Letter Resume Transcripts Evaluations Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following: a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check a Child Intervention Record Check We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Teach all core subjects in French and plan and deliver curriculum-based lessons using varied instructional methods to support high-quality, student-centered learning. Promote inclusive educational practices, assess and report on student progress, follow applicable legislation and policies, build constructive relationships with parents, and engage in professional development.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Education and an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible to obtain one. The successful candidate must be able to teach all core subjects in French and have experience applying the Teaching Quality Standard and integrating literacy across the curriculum.

Benefits

• Professional Development Funding
• Health And Wellness Spending Account
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Family Medical Leave
• Bereavement And Critical Care Leave
• Deferred Salary Leave Plan
• Northern Student Teacher Bursary

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• French Immersion Instruction
• Elementary Teaching
• Curriculum-Based Lesson Planning
• Student-Centered Learning
• Educational Technology
• Assessment For Learning
• Inclusive Education
• Student Performance Evaluation
• Literacy Instruction
• Classroom Instruction
• Parent Relationships
• Professional Development
• Teaching Quality Standard

Job areas

• Education

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