Full Time Jr. & Sr. High Physical Education/Wellness Teacher

Job summary

Teach junior and senior high physical education and wellness according to the prescribed programs of study, planning and delivering daily lessons across short-, medium-, and long-term timelines. Provide timely feedback to students and parents, support Cree language and cultural revitalization, engage families and the community, and use differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs.

Job details

Job Code: 4069755 Northland School Division Job Details Employment Opportunity Full-Time Jr. & Sr, High Physical Education/Wellness Teacher Bill Woodward School Northland School Division is seeking a Jr. and Sr. High Physical Education/Wellness Teacher at Bill Woodward School. Bill Woodward School is located in the hamlet of Anzac, approximately 50 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers. Major Responsibilities Include Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught. Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning. Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner. Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion. Support school-parent-community engagement. Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making. Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs. Qualifications and Requirements include: Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate. Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree. Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities. Additionally, should the successful applicant receive a successful evaluation, there may be an opportunity to receive a continuous contract. If you have leadership skills that can support literacy and language improvement through an Indigenous perspective at the school level and through Division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references by October 13th, 2026 to: Human Resources Department, Northland School Division. All applications must be submitted online at Apply to Education or emailed to applications@nsd61.ca. We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

What you’ll do

Teach junior and senior high physical education and wellness according to the prescribed programs of study, planning and delivering daily lessons across short-, medium-, and long-term timelines. Provide timely feedback to students and parents, support Cree language and cultural revitalization, engage families and the community, and use differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs.

Requirements

Applicants must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate, and must have a Bachelor of Education degree. Successful teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities is also sought; leadership supporting literacy and language improvement from an Indigenous perspective is an asset.

Listed skills

• Differentiated instruction · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Physical Education Instruction
• Wellness Education
• Lesson Planning
• Curriculum Delivery
• Student Assessment
• Parent Communication
• Cree Language and Culture Revitalization
• Curriculum Integration
• Community Engagement
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaborative Decision-Making
• Differentiated Instruction
• Literacy Support
• Language Development
• Educational Leadership

Job areas

• Education
• Sports & Recreation