Substitute Teachers - 2026-2027 School Year
Company Overview
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Substitute teachers are called to substitute teach on an as-needed basis at any of our schools. You must be available to work throughout the 2026-2027 school year, be accessible by telephone and internet, and provide your own transportation.
No interview is required to be added to the substitute teacher list. A positive reference letter received will be the approval to be placed on the substitute teacher list. Please ensure a professional letter of reference is attached to your job application, from your most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months.
Successful candidates will possess
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial environment, with all members of the learning community
- Understanding of and commitment to a teaching style congruent with RVS' vision, mission, and beliefs
- Strong pedagogical understanding as it relates to a variety of curricula
- Ability to quickly engage students in their learning while ensuring a classroom climate of respect and safety
Substitute Teacher Expectations
- There is no minimum day availability required to be a substitute teacher with RVS
- There is no minimum geographical area selection required
Substitute Teachers are now eligible to access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost.
Pre-employment Requirements
- The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment.
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Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months.
New/Recent Graduates Only: In lieu of a reference letter please submit your final practicum report.
The successful candidate must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate and provide Human Resources with an original of their Teacher Qualifications Service (TQS) document.
Please attach your resume and cover letter, quoting job code #4051895. We request all applications be placed through .
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
We appreciate and consider all applications. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
