Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of:

Teacher at

Ecole

Westhaven School

Position

: Temporary Full-Time English Elementary Generalist

Location

: Ecole Westhaven School - Edson, AB

Start Date

: Duties to commence August 25, 2025 until June 30, 2026 or

upon return of incumbent whichever happens sooner.

Hours of Work

: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

An English, French Immersion and Montessori school in Edson, Alberta which resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. An elementary school providing excellent education in both English and French to grades JK-5, as well as Montessori program for K-2.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for learning. The responsibilities include:


Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning. Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations and discussions. Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students. Reviewing and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines. Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures. Developing constructive relationships with parents. Modelling commitment to professional development.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal to support the effective operation of the school.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:


Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one. Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum. Hold a Bachelors degree of Education.

A detailed description of the is available in Administrative Procedure 420 on the GYPSD Website.

Benefits of GYPSD

The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 per year to support professional learning.


The Division also provides $725 per year for teachers to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account.

Available Leaves:

Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year + May accumulate up to 11 total personal leave days, see the Local ATA Collective Agreement for further details.
Sick leave, up to 90 days leave Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year Bereavement/Critical Care Leave Deferred Salary Leave Plan

Northern Student Teacher Bursary:

GYPSD is a participating School Division within the Northern Student Teacher Bursary.

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:

Cover Letter

Resume

Transcripts

Evaluations

Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references

Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:


a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check * a Child Intervention Record Check