The Horizon School Division is looking for Substitute Teachers dedicated to providing a quality instruction and education to students in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers play an important role serving our 20 schools and 19 colony schools.
Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:
- maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for the students
- promote continued learning
- follow lesson plans created by the teacher
- if necessary, create his/her own lesson plans in accordance with the Alberta Education Programs of Study and the absent teacher’s unit plans and/or long range plans.
- ensure that the classroom is running smoothly
- clear, concise communication with the absent teacher
- adhere to the same roles and responsibilities as any other classroom teacher as defined by the Education Act and the Teaching Profession Act.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- preparing educational materials
- marking assignments or classwork
- assigning classwork and homework
- recess or lunch supervision duties
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Valid Alberta Teaching certification (required)
- Clear Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Intervention Check completed by Child and Family Services
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Strong instruction and classroom management skills
- Solid communication and organizational skills
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness
- Ability to establish trust and rapport with students
- Competency working with computers and other technologies to support student learning
- Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
Why Join Team Horizon?
- A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
- Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
- Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
- Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
- Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
- Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Resources at human.resources@horizon.ab.ca.
Additional Documents:
Visit www.horizon.ab.ca/careers and scroll to Sub Teacher Application Package - download and complete the application package and submit it to human.resources@horizon.ab.ca
