We are Accepting Applications !

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**Position:**Teacher

**Contract Type:**1.00 FTE; Temporary Contract

**Duration:**April 27, 2026 - June 26, 2026

**Assignment:**Kindergarten

Location:

**Application Closing Date:**Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled

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GRASSLANDSis hiring!

ABOUT THE POSITION:We are seeking applications for af****ull-time temporary Kindergartenteaching position atGriffin Park School.

**ABOUT THE SCHOOL:**Griffin Park is a pre-kindergarten to grade 6 school located

in Brooks, Alberta. Our school serves 345 students and celebrates a rich

cultural diversity. The school hosts a variety of supports and

programs for students including PUF/pre-kindergarten, English as an

Additional Language, the Division Levels Program, Mental Health Capacity

Building, Band, Academic Learning Support, and a large variety of clubs

and extra-curriculars. Check out all of our programs .

**ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS:**Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

-**Our Vision:**A community of Learners dedicated to student success

-**Our Mission:**To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities. -**Our Values:**Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency

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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU

Moving Expense Reimbursement

New teachers who have accepted employment with the Division and must relocate from another town, city, or province, may be reimbursed for moving expenses, up to the limits noted below. This applies to teachers on probationary contracts, and Interim and Temporary teaching contracts for five (5) or more consecutive months. Employees relocating from:

• -Red Deer and north of Red Deer- actual cost up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). -South of Red Deer, excluding a 110 km radius around the city of Brooks [Alberta] - actual cost up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). -Other provinces/countries- actual cost up to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).

Benefits

-100% of benefit premiums paid(Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D)

• Percentage of premiums paid is based on FTE.

-Health Spending Account(for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)

-Paid Sick Leaveof 20 days for the first year and 90 days thereafter. -Family Medical Leaveof 3 days per year. -Paid Personal leaves, combined 4 granted per year: 1 day at full pay and 3 days at loss of sub (contracts 5 months or more).

Additional Perks

• Partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offer discountsat theJBS Canada CentreandAnytime Fitnessonmemberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.
• Early dismissal for students on Fridays provides more flexibility in schedules for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.

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Grasslands' collectively agreed upon 10-month salary is summarized below (2025/2026 SY):

Verified Years of Experience

TQS Years of Education****Entry 9 + years of experience

4 years$ 65,272 $103,543

5 years$ 68,847 $ 107,324

6 years$ 72,747 $ 111,467

-subject to change

To learn more about us please visit:

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a stimulating learning environment and deliver course material that enables each student to experience growth and develop to their full potential.
• Foster an educational environment grounded in the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Identify individual and collective student learning needs appropriate to their age and grade level.
• Plan and deliver approved curriculum in accordance with student learning needs, including those with special needs.
• Provide direct support and/or intervention as required to maximize student achievement and well-being.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary student services team to discuss individual student needs and progress.
• Ensure recommended personalized student resources and supports are implemented effectively to maximize student achievement and well-being.
• Provide guidance to student support staff to help them understand and respond to individual student strengths and needs.
• Use a variety of assessment tools to evaluate and communicate student progress.
• Meet with parents or guardians to discuss students’ learning progress.
• Supervise extracurricular and after-school activities as required.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and in-service training sessions.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools' mission and values Demonstrated confidence, skills, and knowledge in differentiated instruction, student engagement, and assessment practices
• Respect for all individuals, with sensitivity to diversity and the ability to create an inclusive classroom environment
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Understanding of the impact educators have on our community
• Ability to quickly build trust, rapport, and strong relationships with Grasslands students, parents, staff, and community partners

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Education

Pre-service teacher preparation program from an approved institution

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certification
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and lesson design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of student learning
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates of choice must submit for review:

-Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

• Must be theoriginal document****issued within the last six months

This is acondition of employmentas per*.*

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HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application directly to this Apply to Education job ad, and include the following with your application:

• A current resume with cover letter referencing the position you are applying for
• Contact information for three professional references
• Practicum and/or teaching evaluations
• Examples of long-range/year plans, unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments
• Undergraduate and graduate university transcripts

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Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.