Description
Open to: Internal and External candidates who have French language experience. Those teacher candidates, who are already approved EIPS substitute teachers, are to submit their change request for consideration via the Certificated Sub Preferences Update eForm (Subjects and Levels section and/or Locations section) in their online Atrieve profile instead of applying to this new job posting.
EIPS is recruiting multiple positions for the Substitute Teacher casual on-call 2024-25 for our French Immersion Schools.
Elk Island Public Schools’ French Immersion program offers robust, high-quality, linguistically and culturally rich learning environments where students, K-12, are engaged in becoming highly proficient in Canada’s two official languages. Students who graduate from the program are well-prepared to be active and engaged citizens in today’s bilingual and multicultural Canada.
The French Immersion program aims to prepare functionally bilingual students-giving them excellent English skills and the ability to comfortably speak and write in French. Students complete the regular Alberta Education curriculum (Language Learning, Math, Science, Social Studies, Phys. Ed., Music, Health and Art) in French, as well as a regular English Language Arts program.
French Immersion is offered at the following EIPS schools:
Fort Saskatchewan: École Parc Élémentaire (K to 6)
Rural Strathcona County: Ardrossan Elementary (K to 6) and Ardrossan Junior Senior High (7 to 12)
Sherwood Park: École Campbelltown (K to 6), Heritage Hills Elementary (K to 6) and Sherwood Heights Junior High (7 to 9)
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education
Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
Excellent communication skills in both French and English
Effective organization and classroom management skills
Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
Excellent verbal and written skills
Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decision and/or instruction
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals
Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews. Ensure the email within your Apply to Education profile is the same as on your resume, applicants will be contacted via this email. Watch your junk mail in case it is directed there.
All newly hired Substitute Teachers will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, which includes a vulnerable sector check - dated within six (6) months from offer of employment with EIPS - obtained from local RCMP or Police Department. Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the employee.
If you require assistance with the application system, call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.
