Grade 9-10 Math Teacher (Temporary)
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Location: Calgary Christian Secondary School
Anticipated
Start Date:
August 21, 2026
Anticipated End
Date:
June 28, 2027
Assignment: Grade 9-10 Math Teacher
FTE: 1.0 FTE 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 City of
Calgary and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Calgary Christian School invites motivated educators to apply for the 1.0 FTE
Full-Time Temporary teaching position available August 21, 2026. Calgary Christian School is a community,
called and dedicated to integrate faith and learning, reaching for excellence
in equipping responsive citizens of God’s Kingdom through Christ-centered
educational environment. The campus is located in the west end of Calgary and
welcomes staff, students and the community into a family atmosphere while
ensuring a safe and secure facility with loving and caring teachers.
When you apply to the
Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders
and contributing to student success.
Benefits:
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 junior and high
school curriculum;
- Valid Criminal Record Check (including
Vulnerable Sector).
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).
- Applications
will not be reviewed unless supporting documents include a Statement of
personal Christian Faith and a Pastoral reference letter.
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:
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
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities
