Full Time Grade 6 Teacher - Maternity Leave
Full Time Grade 6 Teacher - Maternity Leave
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Job Description
Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) is a private Alberta accredited Christian school located in the Southwest of Calgary Alberta specializing in the education of children in grades K-9. GCA is a member of AISCA (Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta) as well as ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). GCAs mission is to Teach Truth Inspire Excellence Experience Christ and Serve through Love. GCA has a head of school two principals and a staff of over 120 serving approximately 1000 students.
GCA has an opportunity for a maternity leave 1.0 FTE Jr. High Teacher. Under the direction and mentorship of the Jr. High Principal this individual will be responsible for a Grade 6 Language Arts and Social Studies classroom. This position is a term contract from August 25 2025 to January 30 2026.
Characteristics
Successful applicants will possess the following characteristics:
- A vibrant Christian faith demonstrating the leadership of Jesus Christ
- The ability to make Biblical values an integral part of school life
- Clearly defined and well thought out assessment beliefs
- An understanding of brain learning strategies is considered an asset
- Prepared to work collaboratively with other teachers and support staff as a member of a professional learning community
- Have strong positive interpersonal skills
- Be willing to contribute to the schools extracurricular program
- Efficient highly organized and capable of multitasking
- Ability to make sound judgment and decisions
Qualifications
- Agrees to and adheres to the GCA Statement of Faith without reservation
- Is able to clearly express his or her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour
- Bachelor of Education
- AB Permanent or Interim Certificate
- AB Letter of Authority
Skills
- Teach students using lessons discussions audio-visual presentations digital delivery and field trips
- Design effective strategies to meet the childrens diverse learning needs
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Fluent in English
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Proven attention to detail organizational and documenting / tracking skills as well as analytical problem-solving abilities
We ask all applicants to apply through the online portal (). The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The following attachments should be included:
- Cover Letter
- Resume summarizing training and experience
- Minimum of three professional references that can be contacted
- A statement of faith
- Pastoral reference (recent within three months)
- A criminal record check will be required of the successful applicant
Applicants must have the right to work in Canada. Local candidates will be given preference.
No agencies or telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
