Teacher, Temporary: Elementary Generalist- French Immersion

Applications are invited for the position of:

French Immersion, Teacher at École Westhaven School

Position: Teacher, Temporary: Elementary Generalist - French Immersion

Location: - Edson, AB

Start Date: Immediately, or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027 or upon return of the incumbent whichever occurs sooner.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until suitable candidate found.

École Westhaven School is proud to inspire curious young minds through exceptional English and French Immersion programming (Kindergarten – Grade 5). As a collaborative elementary school in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, we provide strong instructional support and dynamic learning spaces for both students and staff.

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.
  
  

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be required to teach all Core subjects in French.
• 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 Bachelor’s degree of Education.

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.

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

­­­­­­­­­­­­­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

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
  
  

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