Job Description

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment supported by a highly effective team.

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is excited to offer a full-time temporary teaching opportunity at Hughenden Public School in Hughenden, Alberta, for the 2025-2026 school year. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school community, we encourage you to apply!

Specific Position Details:

Start Date:

November 17, 2025

End Date:

June 26, 2026

Location:

Hughenden Public, Hughenden, AB

Subject Areas:

Grade 7-9 Science, CALM 20 (Semester 1), Science 10 (Semester 2) and CTF 7

Contract Type:

Temporary

FTE:

1.0

Specific Position Duties:

A science background is considered a strong asset Promote scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and student engagement through hands-on and concept-based learning Willingness to coach school athletics or lead extracurricular programs to enhance student engagement and contribute to the overall school community

Qualifications and General Duties:

A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate Experience working with Google Suite Shall be a dynamic student-centered educator committed to maximizing learning in a safe and caring environment Experience and/or training in the application of Assessment for Learning strategies, embedded formative assessment, and varied summative assessments is essential Possess a strong background in the use of technology to enhance student learning Ability to create a positive learning environment and foster positive professional relationships with students Is dependable with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate in a team setting Demonstrates a strong commitment to professional growth and continually increasing their effectiveness as an educator A willingness to participate in extracurricular activities would be considered an asset
serves as a central educational hub for students in Grades 4-12 from the communities of Metiskow, Czar, Amisk, Hardisty, and Hughenden. The school is committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect and lifelong learning, encapsulated in its mantra: "Proud to Achieve, Wildcats Succeed!"HPS offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects and specialized programs. Students have access to Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses such as industrial arts and home economics. The school also provides opportunities for dual credit programs and the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) in collaboration with Lakeland College and Buffalo Trail Public Schools.


The village of Hughenden offers a general store, bank, library, post office and daycare center. For recreational facilities, there is a golf course, arena and bowling alley. It's a short commute to the villages of Czar and Amisk which offer other recreational activities such as ball diamonds, curling in the winter and watersports in the summer at Shorncliffe Lake (Czar). For optimal amenities, the Town of Wainwright is a short 30-minute drive away.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit:

A cover letter and resume, including their most recent performance evaluation or field experience report.
Email contact information for three (3) professional references in their ApplyToEducation profile. References may be contacted via email through ApplyToEducation prior to interviews.
A criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check, will be required as a condition of employment.

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted online, via ApplyToEducation.

Only online applications will be accepted.

By applying, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the principal or designate can contact current or previous employers to conduct confidential reference checks, regardless of whether the applicant has listed them as references. For assistance with the application system,please contact ApplyToEducation at

1-877-900-5627

or email

info@applytoeducation.com.

Application Deadline:

This position will remain

open until filled.

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Please note that applications submitted for this position may also be considered for future opportunities within the division.

For further information, please contact:


Kalee Foster, Principal, Hughenden Public School



Phone: 780-856-3640



Buffalo Trail Public Schools thank all applicants for their interest.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.