Full-time Junior High School Teacher
Full-time Junior High School Teacher
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Job Description
Buffalo Trail Public Schools is committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment supported by a highly effective team.
Buffalo Trail Public Schools is pleased to offer a full-time temporary teaching opportunity at J.R. Robson School in Vermilion Alberta from August 25 2025 to January 30 2026. This assignment includes teaching Grade 8 and 9 Language Arts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of middle years literacy instruction and the ability to integrate technology to support student learning. If you are passionate about engaging learners in a supportive school community we encourage you to apply.
Specific Position Details:
- Start Date: August 25 2025
- End Date: January 30 2026
- Location: J.R. Robson Vermilion AB
- Subject Areas: Language Arts ( Grade 8/9)
- Contract Type: Temporary
- FTE: 1.0
Specific Position Duties:
Shall be a dynamic student-centred educator committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment
Deliver engaging curriculum-aligned instruction in Grade 8 and 9 Language Arts supporting literacy development and communication skills
Integrate technology tools including Google Suite and Google Classroom to enhance instruction and support literacy outcomes
Apply a range of assessment practices including formative and summative strategies to guide instruction and support student progress
Contribute to a positive inclusive classroom culture that promotes collaboration respect and academic growth
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support cross-grade alignment and school-wide literacy goals
Qualifications and General Duties:
- A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
- Demonstrates a student-centred philosophy committed to maximizinglearning in a safe and caring environment
- Proficiency with Google Suite and educational tools for communication and planning
- Experience and/or training in Assessment for Learning including formative and summative assessment strategies
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and foster a sense of belonging
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice aligned with the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard
- A willingness to contribute to the schools extracurricular programs is considered an asset
Students come first at J.R. Robson School. Our school operates on the mantra of Explore - Create - Achieve. It is fully expected that students teachers and parents work together to ensure each individual students learning is maximized. Our school also believes that students must be prepared for the ever-changing 21st century. J.R. Robson School strives to provide students with diverse learning opportunities supported with a technological focus. We want students to gain experiences that will help prepare them for their future profession. Through the provision of a robust learning environment students will feel academic fulfillment and have fun in their education. We endeavor to get our parents and our community involved to support student learning and programming. Meeting the educational needs of each student is a priority and takes a team effort. Through the collaborative effort of school staff students parents and our community we can make certain that every student at our school realizes her or his potential and achieves all that is personally possible.
Vermilion is a town in east-central Alberta Canada within the County of Vermilion River. It is located at the intersection of Hwy. 16 and Highway 41 approximately 60 km west of Lloydminster and 192 km east of Edmonton. The primary industries are agriculture post-secondary education (Lakeland College) and oil and gas. Located in an extremely vibrant community Vermilion offers one of the best experiences in rural living. The picturesque community is located in the heart of the County of Vermilion River and features a golf course hockey arena curling rink ball diamonds soccer pitches various community halls and a variety of businesses. The town is a friendly community with a great deal to offer. For more information please visit the town website at .
Application Requirements:
Applicant must submit:
- A cover letter and resume their most recent performance evaluation or field experience report.
- Email contact information for three (3) professional references in their ApplyToEducation profile. References may be contacted via email through ApplyToEducation prior to interviews.
- A criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check will be required as a condition of employment.
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online via ApplyToEducation. Only online applications will be accepted.
- By applying the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the principal or designate can contact current or previous employers to conduct confidential reference checks regardless of whether the applicant has listed them as references.
- For assistance with the application system please contact ApplyToEducation at 1- or email
Application Deadline:
- This position will close on May 30 2025 at 12:00pm (noon)
- Please note that applications submitted for this position may also be considered for future opportunities within the division.
For further information please contact:
Lindsey Bates Principal J.R. Robson School
Phone:
Buffalo Trail Public Schools thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
