Job Description

The Opportunity

Andrew Rural Academy will be a first of its kind in Canada public charter school offering a rural focused Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based curriculum to a K-12 student population.

We are currently accepting expressions of interest for a variety of teaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year for Andrew Rural Academy Charter School. Specific assignments are yet to be determined, however, we encourage you to begin the exploration process for preliminary consideration and interpretation of fit.

These positions will offer a professional educator the opportunity to create a different kind of student experience. Our school chooses to broadly focus on building toward careers in the broad areas of:

Automation/Autonomous Machines

Ag Related Sciences

Trades and Process Operations

Civil Engineering and Construction

Health Sciences

Humanities and General Business

Creating experiential linkages between the Alberta Education Programs of Study to relevant enhancing STEM learning and ultimately tied to rural life and careers will be the focus of our school.

We recommend interested candidates familiarize themselves with the concepts of STEM programming delivered through experiential, hand-on methodologies. Candidates are further encouraged to invest their Professional Development dollars over the next six months towards these concepts and techniques.

The Ideal Candidate

You are defined by key characteristics including curiosity and innovation. These cause you to question, to challenge the status quo in the interests of finding a better way. You are flexible to changing circumstances, open to hearing other perspectives and adjusting on the fly. You are adaptive in the face of new information, unanticipated circumstances and open to feedback and coaching.

This is about "fit". Our school and what we propose to offer is unique- different in an exciting and progressive way which will be sought for emulation by others over time.

Recommended Skills and Competencies:

? Previous training and experience with Early Childhood Development and student Special Needs

? Familiarity with the realities of rural life in Alberta

? Experiential learning methodologies

? Team culture and leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

? Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or possess a valid work permit,

? Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Education or applicable equivalent,

? Must have or be eligible to obtain a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate,

Total Rewards:

o Superior base salary with performance based opportunity- flexible pay cycle choice

o Competitive Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Vision/Dental/Health/Life Insurance currently in design

o Professional Development allowance and supports

Thank-you to all applicants. A vetting conversation will be offered to each candidate from where the determination will be made on fit to advance to the next stage of interview. The successful candidates will hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check AND Child Intervention Check satisfactory to Andrew Rural Academy prior to being offered a position.

If you are passionate about rural life, and pioneering a unique primary education offering, this is your opportunity to contribute to a community-driven future - apply with your resume and cover letter to: admin@andrewruralacademy.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site childcare On-site gym Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person