Grade 5/6 Generalist Teacher (Temporary)
Inspire Minds, Ignite
Potential, and Join Our Team Today
Location: Brant Christian School
Anticipated Start Date: August 21, 2026
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027 (or return of incumbent)
Assignment: Grade 5/6 Generalist
with combination of PE
FTE: 1.0 Temporary
The Palliser School Division is committed to
engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy,
integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community
are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to
provide an exemplary education.
Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public
education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an
inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and
employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse,
and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified
individuals.
Located in the hamlet
of Brant, AB, and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Brant
Christian School invites motivated educators to apply for the temporary
full-time Grade 5/6 teaching position available August 21, 2026. Brant Christian School provides an excellent,
affordable Christian education in a beautiful country setting. The goal of BCS is to help each student
develop a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and to be able to discover
and utilize the unique gifts that God has given them. The desire is to train and equip students so
that they can grow to be effective ambassadors in our churches and communities.
When
you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our
future leaders and contributing to student success.
Benefits:
Alberta School Employee
Benefit Plan (ASEBP) coverage (as per collective agreement).
Responsibilities:
- Establishes clear objectives
and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or
requirements of Alberta Education, and communicates these objectives to
students. Prepares for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence
of preparation upon request. Prepares materials for learning, and
classrooms for activities, as appropriate.
- Instructs using a variety of
instructional approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and
program focus. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of
instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with
opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Assigns lessons and
corrects homework.
- Observes and evaluates
students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepares, administers, and grades a variety of student evaluative tools
such as projects, tests, assignments in order to evaluate students'
progress. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student records as
required.
- Establishes and enforces rules
for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the
students for whom they are responsible, under the guidance of the
Principal. Enforces all administrative policies and rules governing
students.
- Meets with other professionals
to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confers with parents
or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to
discuss children's progress and resource needs, and to resolve students'
behavioral and academic problems, as appropriate.
- Confers with other staff
members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following
approved curricula. Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in
the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs. Attends
professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training
workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
- Prepares students for later
grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to
persevere with challenging tasks. Adapts teaching methods and
instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra
help. Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and
materials, in order to prevent injury and damage. Provides special needs
students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance
accessing facilities such as restrooms, as necessary.
- Plans and supervises class
projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential
activities, as appropriate, and guides students in learning from such
activities. Uses computers, multi-media, and other equipment and materials
to support the learning process. Organizes and supervises recreational and
other activities as appropriate, to promote physical, mental, and social
development. Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student
organizations, and academic contests, as appropriate. Performs supervisory
duties, as assigned, such as hall, cafeteria and playground monitoring,
and bus loading and unloading.
- Plans assignments for Education
Assistants, Special Education and other classroom support staff as
appropriate, and assists the Principal in their supervision and evaluation
of performance.
- Performs other related tasks as
appropriate, including organizing materials, displaying students' work, as
assigned
Experience & Qualifications:
- Alberta Teaching Certificate;
- Previous experience
administering div 1 and div 2 school curriculum;
- Successful Criminal Reference
Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start
date)
Skills and Competencies:
- Confidence, skill, knowledge
and understanding of differentiated instruction, student engagement, and
assessment practices
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to relate well with
students, staff and parents
- An ethic of service to
students, colleagues, and community
- Strong interpersonal skills
combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish
rapport
- Trustworthiness and integrity
- Commitment to the Palliser
Policy-Governance model
- Ability to articulate a
coherent understanding of educational aims
- Commitment to fostering
collaborative working relationships
- Ability to manage professional
learning time and be a self-starter
- Commitment to personal lifelong
learning
- Commitment to the lifelong
quest for self-understanding
- Commitment to strengthening
communication skills.
To support the Faith-Based Vision of
the school and the society, the teacher should also possess:
- A commitment to Christian
education.
- Provide a Statement of personal
Christian Faith detailing a commitment to Christian Faith and education,
with an accompanied letter of Pastoral reference (required).
In order to
maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser
School Division must provide:
- Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable
sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document
issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal
name. Name on SIN card/document
must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
- Government issued ID - valid driver's license,
valid passport or Nexus card.
Please ensure
you attach the following documentation to your application:
- Cover letter directed to Jason
Doerksen, Principal, BCS
;
- Resume summarizing training and
experience;
- Copy of your most recent
evaluation;
- Copy of your valid Alberta Teaching
Certificate;
- Statement of Faith;
- Pastoral Reference letter;
- Minimum of three professional
references.
We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected
for an interview will be contacted.
By virtue of the submission of an application,
the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous
employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether
or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
Ms. Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent
HR
Palliser School Division
