Probationary Full Time Classroom Complexity Teacher

Position Overview

Westlock Elementary School (K-6) located in Westlock, Alberta, along with Student Services, invites applications for a Probationary Full Time Classroom Complexity Teacher. This teaching role supports students in Kindergarten and Grade One classrooms and requires collaboration within a school team. The assignment begins on August 27, 2026, and concludes on June 29, 2027.

About Westlock Elementary School

The school strives for academic excellence rooted in character development and active citizenship. Its guiding motto is, "turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s successes," fostering a familial atmosphere that encourages learning and growth together.

Applicant Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess a valid Alberta teaching certificate.
• Skilled in integrating educational technology into teaching practices.
• Knowledgeable in assessment strategies, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction techniques.
• Demonstrated successful experience in classroom teaching.
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a team setting.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Willingness to join a community school and work cooperatively in a collaborative team environment.
• Adaptability to lead flexible groups addressing various academic, behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
• Strong student-centered approach with the belief that every child can learn and succeed.
• Application of instructional effectiveness characteristics.
• Capability to foster a climate of high expectations for student success.
• Establishment of safe, orderly classroom environments.
• Consistent, firm, and fair disciplinary approach.
• Contribution to both the school and wider community.
• Understanding of the importance of both formative and summative assessment.
• Provision of purposeful outdoor learning experiences aligned with curricular goals.
• French language skills are considered a plus.

Additional Information and Requirements

• Applicants must provide a resume including a list of references with permission to contact.
• Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector, dated within one year, is required before employment.
• Original Intervention Record Check issued by Child & Family Services Authority, dated within one year, must be submitted before employment.
• Verification of education and relevant experience is mandatory.

Employees should be prepared to handle inherent risks related to their duties and communicate any unknown risks to supervisors to maintain a safe educational environment. Only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication.