Probationary Part-Time Grade 1 French Immersion Teacher

Position Overview

Westlock Elementary School in Westlock, Alberta, is inviting applications for a Part-Time Probationary Grade 1 French Immersion Teacher at 0.70 Full-Time Equivalent. The role starts on August 27, 2026, and concludes on June 29, 2027. The school is dedicated to fostering academic achievement rooted in character development and active citizenship, aiming to help students transform current challenges into future successes within a supportive, family-like environment.

About Pembina Hills School Division

The Pembina Hills School Division educates about 3,600 students across 16 community schools, including two Hutterite Colony Schools and two outreach schools. Additionally, the Division serves over 10,000 students through its online platform, Vista Virtual School, extending educational services beyond traditional borders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a valid Alberta teaching certificate.
• Demonstrated proficiency in educational technology usage.
• Knowledge and ability to implement assessment strategies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and differentiated instruction.
• Proven success in classroom teaching.
• Fluency in French is essential.
• Capability to collaborate effectively within team settings.

Candidates Must

• Embrace working in a community-centered school with a collaborative team approach.
• Willingness to engage in extracurricular activities.
• Maintain a student-first philosophy, believing in every child’s capacity to learn and succeed.
• Apply principles of instructional effectiveness.
• Establish an environment characterized by high expectations, safety, and orderliness.
• Foster positive relationships between home and school.
• Administer fair and consistent discipline.
• Adapt flexibly to varying teaching assignments.
• Contribute positively to both school and community life.
• Understand and implement assessment practices for and of learning.

Additional Information and Conditions

• Applicants should include references in their resume, granting permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact them.
• Prior to employment, candidates must provide original criminal record and vulnerable sector checks dated within the last year.
• An original Intervention Record Check issued by Child & Family Services Authority (within one year) is also required.
• Verification of educational credentials and related professional experience is mandatory.
• Applicants should be prepared to manage inherent workplace risks responsibly and maintain workplace safety.

Contact

For more details, please contact the Principal, Amber Monteath, at 780-349-3385.

The recruitment process will remain open until a qualified candidate is identified.