Substitute Teachers

Application Deadline: Ongoing

OPEN COMPETITION

(all qualified candidates are invited to apply)

Aurora Academic Charter School (AACS) is proud to be a leading choice for families seeking a highly structured and academically enriched education. Our vision is to inspire students through structured and innovative learning environments. Guided by our mission to empower academic excellence in a student-centred setting, we work in close partnership with families to foster growth and achievement. Our core values—Innovation, Hard Work, Empowerment, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, and Compassion—anchor our commitment to nurturing success for every student.

We are currently hiring for multiple substitute teaching positions at all three of our campuses in Kindergarten through grade 12. We are expanding our enrollment next year and substitute teachers are always considered for new probationary positions.

Competition: 2026 - 201

Level: Grades K-9, 10-1, 20-1, 30-1

POSITIONS: Hiring multiple positions including for elementary generalists and for specialists in: Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, English, Social Studies, Computer Science, Phys. Ed, Music, OR French

Job Details

These are occasional positions, based on the needs for our staff of 80 teachers. Class sizes range from 20-28 students and campuses range from 250-850 students. Substitutes enjoy a great deal of colleague and administrative support in a school setting focused on academics.

As part of a dynamic and growing team, successful applicants will:

• Deliver engaging, structured lessons aligned with AACS’s direct instruction model and a strong emphasis on academic rigour.
• Exhibit excellent classroom management skills by creating a structured learning environment that fosters student confidence, accountability, and high achievement.
• Integrate Indigenous perspectives into teaching and classroom practice in meaningful ways.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of instruction, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and uphold shared expectations.
• Build positive relationships with students and families, promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom.
• Embrace and model the school’s core values.

If you are looking for an adventure, have a passion to help students, and want to help build a program that is one of the best in the province, we invite you to apply. Aurora School has a collective agreement and follows the provincial limits on assignable and teaching time.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education Degree from an accredited institution
• Current Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent)

Supporting Documentation Required

• Cover letter, including vision of improving student learning
• Resume listing specific courses taught and all previous teaching positions
• Recent performance review
• Copy of Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent) - required. Applicants without a teaching certificate will not be considered
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a recent Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

Applications and supporting documents can be submitted online or emailed to:

J. Harman, C. Ed. O.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews are scheduled as applications are received.