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Holden Rural Academy 

2026-27

Location: Holden, Alberta, a village southeast of Edmonton, Alberta https://holdenruralacademy.ca

Holden Rural Academy (HRA) is a public charter school that opened in September 2022. We seek to meet the unique needs of rural students: education that validates their rural experiences, collaborates with local businesses and organizations, and is accessible to every student. HRA offers a grades 7 - 12 program that operates primarily on a 4 day school week.

About the School: Our philosophy of Place-Based Education capitalizes on local community places, resources and expertise to provide an effective context for learning. We provide our students with an educational environment that employs cooperative strategies to integrate the school and community, and to extend the school curriculum beyond the school.

Candidate Profile: HRA is looking for a high-energy, dynamic teacher leader who is able and willing to embrace rural place-based education and interested in school leadership in the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will facilitate active learning experiences built through relationships and trust.

Qualification:

• • Bachelor of Education Degree
  • Minimum 5 years successful teaching experience
  • Eligible for or working towards the Alberta Leadership Certificate Administrative experience would be an asset

Closing Date : Preference given to Applications received by November 15 th , 2026     Position starts February 1st, 2027 (Position remains open until a suitable candidate is found) 

Salary Range: $93,850-140,566 (prorated to education and experience) Compensation: A competitive compensation package with benefits.

Applications:  Interested candidates who hold or are eligible for a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate, please submit:

• • Cover letter
  • Resume highlighting skills, attributes and experience
  • Three references who have significant knowledge of your professional practice