Posting TLT27021

Teacher - Grade 5/6

Probationary: August 25, 2026 - June 29, 2027

Location Timberlea Public School

FTE 1.0

Start Date August 25, 2026

Closing Date May 29, 2026

Requirements: Bachelor of Education

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Holds, or is eligible to obtain, an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Adherence to the Teaching Quality Standards.
• Experience with Grade 5 and Grade 6 Program of Studies and Alberta Curriculum.
• Asset to have experience with combined classes.
• Student centered approach to instruction and strong relationship building skills.
• Focused on differentiated instruction
• Ability to design, program, and implement instruction for neurodivergent students.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Strong collaborative team player and a positive staff member.
• Dedication to First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education and implementation of Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
• Excellence in Resource Management and PE Equipment
• Previous experience in establishing strong positive connection with students outside the classroom (ie. clubs and teams)
• Recognize the importance of promoting the school with parents and in the community.
• Proven ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic.
• Be a reflective practitioner who is flexible and adaptable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website by clicking employment opportunities and on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr@fmpsd.ab.ca.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.