Guest Teacher - Edmonton

EdmontonClassicalAcademyGuestTeacher

The EdmontonClassicalAcademy is now accepting applications for prospective Guest Teachers (substitutes) for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The Edmonton Classical Academy is Alberta's newest public charter school. It will offer an academically rigorous liberal arts education focused on developing “the knowledge, virtues, and habits befitting free citizens.” Among the school's distinct features are a smartphone-free environment; its embrace of traditional pedagogy and teacher-led classrooms; a knowledge-rich curriculum centered on classical and enduring works of literature, philosophy, and art; a focus on character and the nurturing of virtues; a culture of friendship and leisure; and an explicit commitment to the pursuit of truth, beauty, and wisdom.

The school serves approximately 500 students from Grades K-9 and will grow to include full middle and high school programs.

We encourage you to apply if you:

• Are passionate about the liberal arts, and about the pursuit of truth and wisdom
• Care deeply about supporting students in pursuing moral and intellectual excellence
• Bring a sense of wonder and delight to your taught subjects, and are eager to share that love with students
• Are a strong and collaborative team member, and a leader and role model in the classroom
• Are an avid learner who seeks professional growth and continually expands your academic knowledge
• Fully support the mission and philosophy of the Edmonton Classical Academy

• Classroom Teaching
• Interpret, adapt, and deliver lesson plans as provided by the regular teacher;
• Where complete lesson plans are not provided, quickly develop a lesson plan by referring to the relevant course lead sheet(s)
• Maintain classroom discipline
• Record daily student attendance
• Provide a report to the regular teacher concerning the material taught and student performance
• Other related duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent
• Valid Alberta teaching certificate

Experience

• Work experience or pre-service experience within a school environment

Relevant Skills or Attributes

• Classroom Management Skills
• Experience delivering lessons using Direct (Explicit) Instruction X Understanding and appreciation of Calgary Classical Academy's philosophy
• Lesson planning and design
• Familiarity with the new Alberta Programs of Study
  
  

• General content knowledge X Specialized content knowledge or training (e.g. in math, history, languages, physical education, etc.)
• Ability to take initiative and works independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic First Aid

Application Details:

Please email a CV and cover letter to

Philosophical Question

In addition, please provide a response of no more than 1000 words to ONE of the following questions:

• What is the ultimate purpose of education? (i.e. what kinds of souls should it aim to produce?)
• Why should we read old books?
• In what sense does a liberal arts education help make us free?
• How would you diagnose the main problem(s) in public education today?

For more information, please consult the website at Closing date for applications: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.