St. Stephens School located in Valleyview, Alberta requires a 1.00 FTE Probationary Grade 2 Teacher – Elementary Generalist for the 2023-24 School Year starting August 29, 2023 with the possibility of a continuous contract with successful evaluation. 

The assignment is full-time  Grade 2 homeroom, and potential roles in a K-6 environment that align with the candidate’s skill set.

The successful candidate will have training as an elementary generalist as well as a background in literacy, numeracy, knowledge, and understanding of inclusive education, First Nation Metis and Inuit students, programming, and skills to support students who require individualized programs, enrichment, modifications and/or accommodations to their learning. 

The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the use of educational technology, an understanding of assessment for learning, and be eligible to teach in the Province of Alberta. Holy Family Catholic Regional Division welcomes new graduates to apply. The division provides competitive compensation and benefits, as well as moving allowances. The candidate must be willing to live in a rural Catholic community environment and is a team player, willing to collaborate, communicate and work together with colleagues.

Applications are to be received until a suitable candidate is found. 

Please submit the following with your application:

Jodie Chisholm, Principal –  St. Stephen’s School
jodie.chisholm@hfcrd.ab.ca 

• Completed Division Application Form in its entirety, found at: https://hfcrd.ab.ca/employment/
• Transcripts
• Evaluations,
• References,
• Criminal Record Check/Child Intervention Check

St. Stephen’s is a Kindergarten to Grade Nine Catholic School with a variety of extracurricular programs. We offer the only five days a week, full-day kindergarten program in Valleyview. Our students have regularly engaged with technology thanks to our wireless network and access to student laptops. Our school is continually working to create an atmosphere of respect and a tradition of academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. St. Stephen’s School is under the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division jurisdiction. More information about the school can be found at: http://sts.hfcrd.ab.ca

The Town of Valleyview is a thriving community that is strategically located as a gateway to the Peace Region.  The Valleyview area has a strong economic base that is closely tied to the agricultural, energy, and forestry sectors.  The Town is a regional service centre that is home to a wide range of businesses that provide goods and services in support of the economic activity occurring in northwestern Alberta.

More information about the town of Valleyview can be found at https://valleyview.ca/

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has a strong commitment to the ideals of Catholic education and provides our students an opportunity not only to achieve academic excellence but also to grow personally, socially, and physically in a Christ-centered environment.  Non-catholic applicants who are willing to support the catholic faith are welcome to apply.

The above salary reflects a teacher with 4 years of education and 0 and 10 years of experience. HFCRD thanks all applicants but only those shortlisted will be contacted.