Temporary Full-time Teacher

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a

Temporary Full-time (1.0 FTE) Teacher

Grade 6

Percy Baxter School – Whitecourt, Alberta

At Percy Baxter School, we believe that all students are our students. We are seeking a versatile, dynamic, and student-centered Grade 6 Teacher who thrives in an adaptable learning environment. This role is tailored for an educator who is flexible and skilled across core Grade 6 subject areas, stepping in where needed to best support student learning, confidence, and growth as students transition into middle school.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative Grade 6 team committed to meeting diverse learner needs while helping students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets required to navigate middle school and life with confidence.

We are looking for an educator who puts relationships first, understands that engagement drives learning, and embraces flexible scheduling and cross-curricular responsibilities to ensure every student succeeds.

What Makes This Role Different

Middle school learners thrive when instruction is responsive, connected, and flexible. As a Grade 6 Teacher, your responsibilities will span core subject areas as well as complementary course learning. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting students, colleagues, and the broader school community where needed to ensure the effective delivery of programming and services.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Design engaging, developmentally responsive learning experiences across Grade 6 subjects.
• Adapt instruction dynamically to fulfill key teaching roles as student needs evolve.
• Foster critical thinking, curiosity, confidence, and productive struggle across subject areas.
• Create inclusive, supportive classroom environments where all learners feel capable and valued.
• Utilize evidence-informed practices and flexible grouping to meet diverse learning profiles.
• Contribute positively to a school culture grounded in strong relationships, collaboration, and collective responsibility.
• Collaborate with colleagues across interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless student support.
• Utilize educational technology and innovative instructional strategies to enhance engagement.
  
  

A Commitment to Quality Learning Environments

At Percy Baxter School, we are guided by the NGPS vision of Quality Learning Environments - high expectations, purposeful learning, strong relationships, and collective responsibility. We believe students thrive when adults work with clarity, intention, adaptability, and care.

A Culture of Collaborative Response

We embrace Collaborative Response as a cornerstone of our professional practice. This means:

• We work as a team to examine evidence of learning
• We respond intentionally and proactively to student needs
• We share collective responsibility for every learner in our middle school community
• We believe enrichment and intervention are team commitments
  
  

The ideal candidate is energized by collaboration, reflective in practice, and eager to engage in shared problem-solving to ensure no student falls through the cracks.

We Are Looking For An Educator Who

• Believes deeply that all students are our students
• Demonstrates strong subject versatility and enthusiasm for middle school teaching
• Understands the unique developmental needs of middle school learners
• Builds strong, authentic, supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Designs inclusive, differentiated learning experiences tailored to diverse abilities
• Contributes positively to staff culture and team-based practice
• Embraces flexibility, creative problem-solving, and continuous professional growth
• Is committed to ongoing professional learning and growth
• Utilizes technology and innovative strategies to enhance classroom engagement
• Holds a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
  
  

Start Date

As soon as agreed upon once a suitable candidate is selected until June 29, 2026

Application Process

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please email a cover letter and resume, including three (3) current professional references and most recent teacher evaluation, by October 27, 2026, to:

Jennifer Ferguson, Principal

Percy Baxter School

Email: Jennifer.ferguson@ngps.ca

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If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you believe relationships drive learning, middle school students deserve flexible educators who refuse to give up on them, and dynamic teaching can inspire every learner, we would love to meet you.