Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions

in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43

schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue

opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves

on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering

dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning

opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a part-time (0.83 FTE) Division 2 Teacher at Strathcona Christian Academy Elementary School. This position is for grade 6 homeroom teacher and will involve teaching Math, English Language Arts & Literature, Social, Science, Physical Education & Wellness, Art & Bible.

Strathcona Christian

Academy Elementary serves approximately 600 students in kindergarten to Grade 6,

with 29 teaching staff and 13 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood

Park, AB.

Strathcona Christian Academy Elementary offers an Alternative

Christian program with a mission to challenge students, through Christ-centred

education, to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord in order to pursue a life of

godly character, personal and academic excellence, and service to others.

Alternative Christian schools within

EIPS follow the regular provincial curricula interpreted from an Evangelical

Christian Philosophy. Applicants should include relevant information about

their Christian philosophy of education in their cover letter. A teacher in

this program is expected to bring a Christian viewpoint to issues and topics in

all curricular areas and commit to the school’s Christian philosophy as

outlined in the school’s handbooks.

• Commencing August 27, 2026

• Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be

  given to EIPS teachers who hold a continuous contract and meet the minimum

  requirements of the position

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education degree
• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Effective organization and classroom management skills
• Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
• Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

Only online applications will be accepted.

For further information, contact Jon Elzinga, Principal at 780-449-2787 or email .

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.