Kindergarten Teacher - Extended

Extended

Kindergarten Teacher Required for

Two Hills Mennonite School

Two Hills Mennonite School requires a part-time ( 0.5 FTE ) temporary kindergarten teacher commencing as soon as possible until June 29, 2027.

Two Hills Mennonite School, located in Two Hills, Alberta is a K-12 school with approximately 450 students.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Have a caring and nurturing personality and value an inclusive philosophy.
• Have the ability to manage a classroom independently.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding the abilities, interests, and needs of children.
• Have a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Be committed to student-centered learning
• Understand and correctly use formative/summative assessment
• Practise effective differentiated learning strategies to ensure learning
• Be collaborative and committed to building relationships with students, parents, staff

Cross-cultural experience would be an asset as would experience or training in working with English Language Learners. THMS has a population primarily consisting of Old Colony Mennonite students with English as their second language. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with a unique cultural group and willing to work within the expectations of the culture.

For more information, contact Mr. Simon Chalke, Principal at (780) 657-2434.

Qualified persons wishing to be considered for the teaching position are invited to complete an online portfolio at Apply to Education .  This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Instructions on applying for teaching positions are available at St. Paul Education.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record – Vulnerable Sector Check and an Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

About St. Paul Education

Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.

In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Division’s religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.

We serve 3640 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 235 FTE teaching staff and 300 support staff.