AURORA ACADEMIC
C H A R T E R S C H O O L
Application Deadline: Ongoing until filled
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 teachers enjoy small class sizes, and we believe that students should come to school ready to learn. 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.
Competition: 2026 - 330
Level: grade 8 math and science
POSITION: 1.0 Probationary
Location: 12050 - 95a St, Edmonton
We are growing again and have new probationary positions. The successful candidate will have a love of science and math. Classes are small with 24 students. Aurora has a great team of supportive teachers.
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 of Innovation, Hard Work, Empowerment, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, and Compassion.
If you are looking for an adventure, have a passion for helping students, and want to help build a program that is among the best in the province, we invite you to apply. Please include information about what extracurricular activities you would be interested in providing. Aurora School has a collective agreement and follows the provincial limits on assignable and teaching time. We believe that staff wellness is a priority, and offer a competitive benefits package.
General Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education Degree from an accredited institution
- Current Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent)
- Experience in a homeroom environment would be beneficial
Supporting Documentation Required
- Cover letter, including vision of improving student learning
- Resume listing specific courses taught
- Recent performance review
- Copy of Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent) - required. Applicants without a teaching certificate will not be considered
- A Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months) will be required for the successful candidate before starting.
Applications and supporting documents should be emailed to:
J. Harman, Secondary School Principal
[email protected]
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,357.00-$106,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T5G 1R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Alberta Teaching Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
