Kindergarten Generalist Teacher

(Probationary)

Inspire Minds,

Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location: Heritage Christian Academy

Anticipated Start Date: August 21, 2026

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027

Assignment: Kindergarten Generalist

FTE: 0.5 FTE 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. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education

serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive

and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee

community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and

collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Located in the City

of Calgary and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Heritage

Christian Academy invites motivated educators to apply for the Probationary Part-Time

Kindergarten generalist teaching position available August 21, 2026. Heritage

Christian Academy (HCA) boasts approximately 700 students representing over 125

Christian Churches. HCA is a safe place

for students to discover what they believe.

We welcome the tough questions and engage in real conversations - both

in and out of the classroom. We provide

excellence in academics, leadership opportunities, and everyday interactions

with a biblical worldview. HCA is a

place for students to understand their identity in Christ and to become all

that God created them to be. Many alumni

have shared that their time at HCA equipped them well for post-secondary

education and meaningful careers. Our

current students are given many opportunities to put their gifts, talents, and

leadership skills to use in the school and within the community.

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 Elementary school curriculum;

• Current CRC including

  Vulnerable Sector check.

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.

• Applications

will not be reviewed unless supporting documents include a Statement of

personal Christian Faith and a Pastoral reference letter.

To support the Faith-Based Vision of

the school and the society, the teacher should also possess:

• A commitment to Christian

  education.

• Provide a Statement of personal

  Christian Faith detailing a commitment to Christian Faith and education,

  with an accompanied letter of Pastoral reference (required).

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 Leslie Olson, Principal, Heritage

  Christian Academy

  ;

• Resume

  summarizing training and experience;

• Copy

  of your most recent evaluation;

• Personal

  Statement of Faith;

• Pastoral

  reference letter;

• 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