Job Description

Physical Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Probationary

North Middle School Campus

Located in Calgary, Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA) is the largest public


charter school in Alberta, serving over 4000 students in eight campuses throughout the city. We


offer educational programming through a Distinctive Teaching and Learning Framework that has


been developed within the Alberta context for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our


mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where the four pillars of our charter,


academic excellence, character development, parental involvement and staff leadership are


valued and fostered.

The following position will be open at the North Middle School Campus of

Foundations for the Future Charter Academy from August 18, 2025 until June 26,

2026.

Subject: Physical Education

Contract: 1.0 FTE Probationary

An Alberta Education certified teacher is required for a 1.0 FTE probationary assignment at the


North Middle School Campus.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach Physical Education across all four grades 5 to 8 at our middle school campus.


2. Competently plan for, provide and assess instruction to students based on Teaching


Quality Standards.


3. Teaching the courses of study and education programs that are prescribed, approved or


authorized pursuant to the Education Act.


4. Regularly assess student performance and communicate results to students,


parents/legal guardians and school administration.


5. Maintain a safe and caring environment that fosters student learning.


6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Educator, subject to the teacher's


contract of employment and the Education Act.















Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the following qualities:


Ability to support the NMS Athletics program, including coaching opportunities; Passion for teaching and learning and a positive, enthusiastic attitude; Caring and Supportive manner with children and a belief that all students can learn; Ability to provide an inviting and secure classroom environment for students - one with
clear expectations, consistent consequences, and specific, articulated learning goals;


A belief in a structured learning environment where the results of our collaborative and individual efforts are monitored and guide the process of continuous improvement;


The ability and desire to deliver the FFCA program effectively to meet the needs of all students, while being prepared to meet the individual needs of children as they arise;


A commitment to using instructional technologies to develop his/her own and students' proficiencies;


An openness to coaching and mentoring as part of overall professional development; Collegial communication skills, including the ability to listen and the conviction that concerns and ideas need to be presented openly in an atmosphere of trust;


A desire to work in a team environment of partnerships among campus grade-level partners, campus colleagues and cross-campus colleagues, as well as with


administrators and parents;


A willingness to contribute to school culture through committee work and extra-curricular
activities;
A belief in continuous learning and a desire to continuously improve.

Successful candidates will be expected to participate in FFCA's new staff orientation

from August 11-15, 2025

Interested candidates are asked to e-mail a current resume with cover letter and

three (3)

work related letters of references

to danait.habte@ffca-calgary.com.


Position Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.





We thank you for your interest in FFCA but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.