Teacher, Temporary: Elementary Generalist- French Immersion
- Edson, AB, Canada
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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: October 23, 2026 at 12:00PM MST
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:
The successful candidate will:
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
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:
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: October 23, 2026 at 12:00PM MST
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.
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.
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
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
- a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
- a Child Intervention Record Check
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Responsibilities
Teach all core subjects in French and plan and deliver curriculum-based lessons using varied instructional methods to support high-quality, student-centered learning. Promote inclusive educational practices, assess and report on student progress, follow applicable legislation and policies, build constructive relationships with parents, and engage in professional development.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Education and an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible to obtain one. The successful candidate must be able to teach all core subjects in French and have experience applying the Teaching Quality Standard and integrating literacy across the curriculum.
Skills
- French Immersion Instruction
- Elementary Teaching
- Curriculum-Based Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Educational Technology
- Assessment For Learning
- Inclusive Education
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Literacy Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Parent Relationships
- Professional Development
- Teaching Quality Standard
Benefits
- Professional Development Funding
- Health And Wellness Spending Account
- Personal Leave
- Sick Leave
- Family Medical Leave
- Bereavement And Critical Care Leave
- Deferred Salary Leave Plan
- Northern Student Teacher Bursary
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- Education
Keywords
- French Immersion
- Elementary Education
- Kindergarten To Grade 5
- Core Subjects
- Curriculum
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Educational Technology
- Assessment For Learning
- Inclusive Education
- Literacy Across The Curriculum
- Teaching Quality Standard
- Student Assessment
- Student Reporting
- Alberta Teaching Certificate
- Bachelor Of Education
- Parent Engagement
- Professional Development
- Provincial Legislation
- Board Policy