Full-Time K-6 Teacher (Probationary)

Inspire Minds,

Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location: Horizon Leadership Academy

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 21, 2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

June 30, 2027

Assignment: K-6 Generalist Teacher

FTE:

1.0 (Probationary)

The

Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values

of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and

responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these

values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary

education.

Located in the city of Calgary, AB, and supporting

students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, Horizon Leadership Academy invites motivated educators to apply for the Full-Time

Probationary, K-6 Generalist Teaching position

available starting August 21, 2026.

Horizon Leadership

Academy is proud to develop leaders through transformational learning. HLA provides programs and services in education

and leadership development through the universal values of Islam and modern

best business practices. We measure our

success through our ability to provide a culture of effectiveness, innovation,

and trust while building a new generation of competent, knowledgeable and

value-driven leaders.

When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel

good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Benefits:

Alberta School Employee

Benefit Plan (ASEBP) coverage (as per collective agreement).

Responsibilities:

• Establishes clear objectives

  and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or

  requirements of Alberta Education, and communicates these objectives to

  students. Prepares for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence

  of preparation upon request. Prepares materials for learning, and

  classrooms for activities, as appropriate.

• Instructs using a variety of

  instructional approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and

  program focus. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of

  instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with

  opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Assigns lessons and

  corrects homework.

• Observes and evaluates

  students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

  Prepares, administers, and grades a variety of student evaluative tools

  such as projects, tests, assignments in order to evaluate students'

  progress. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student records as

  required.

• Establishes and enforces rules

  for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the

  students for whom they are responsible, under the guidance of the

  Principal. Enforces all administrative policies and rules governing

  students.

• Meets with other professionals

  to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confers with parents

  or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to

  discuss children's progress and resource needs, and to resolve students'

  behavioral and academic problems, as appropriate.

• Confers with other staff

  members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following

  approved curricula. Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in

  the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs. Attends

  professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training

  workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

  Attends staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.

• Prepares students for later

  grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to

  persevere with challenging tasks. Adapts teaching methods and

  instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra

  help. Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and

  materials, in order to prevent injury and damage. Provides special needs

  students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance

  accessing facilities such as restrooms, as necessary.

• Plans and supervises class

  projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential

  activities, as appropriate, and guides students in learning from such

  activities. Uses computers, multi-media, and other equipment and materials

  to support the learning process. Organizes and supervises recreational and

  other activities as appropriate, to promote physical, mental, and social

  development. Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student

  organizations, and academic contests, as appropriate. Performs supervisory

  duties, as assigned, such as hall, cafeteria and playground monitoring,

  and bus loading and unloading.

• Plans assignments for Education

  Assistants, Special Education and other classroom support staff as

  appropriate, and assists the Principal in their supervision and evaluation

  of performance.

• Performs other related tasks as

  appropriate, including organizing materials, displaying students' work, as

  assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

• Alberta Teaching Certificate;

• Previous experience

  administering early learning curriculum;

• Successful Criminal Reference

  Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start

  date).

Skills and Competencies:

• Confidence, skill, knowledge

  and understanding of differentiated instruction, student engagement, and

  assessment practices

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to relate well with

  students, staff and parents

• An ethic of service to

  students, colleagues, and community

• Strong interpersonal skills

  combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish

  rapport

• Trustworthiness and integrity

• Commitment to the Palliser

  Policy-Governance model

• Ability to articulate a

  coherent understanding of educational aims

• Commitment to fostering

  collaborative working relationships

• Ability to manage professional

  learning time and be a self-starter

• Commitment to personal lifelong

  learning

• Commitment to the lifelong

  quest for self-understanding

• Commitment to strengthening

  communication skills.

In order to

maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser

School Division must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable

  sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;

• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document

  issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal

  name. Name on SIN card/document

  must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;

• Government issued ID - valid driver's license,

  valid passport or Nexus card.

Please ensure you

attach the following documentation to your application:

Cover letter directed to Aasima Asrar, Principal, HLA;

Resume summarizing training and

experience;

Copy of your most recent evaluation;

Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those

who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be

contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application,

the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous

employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether

or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Ms. Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent HR

Palliser School Division