English Teacher Grade 8 & 9
English Teacher Grade 8 & 9
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Job Description
Application Deadline: 4:30 P.M. on June 23 2025
OPEN COMPETITION
(all qualified candidates are invited to apply)
Aurora Academic Charter School (AACS) is proud to be a leading choice for families seeking a highly structured and academically enriched education. Our vision is to inspire students through structured and innovative learning environments. Guided by our mission to empower academic excellence in a student-centred setting we work in close partnership with families to foster growth and achievement. Our core valuesInnovation Hard Work Empowerment Respect Integrity Empathy and Compassion anchor our commitment to nurturing success for every student.
We are currently hiring for multiple teaching positions at all three of our campuses in Grades 5 through 12.
Competition: 2024 - 105
Level: Grades 8-9
POSITIONS: Hiring specialists English Language Arts
This is a probationary position with the opportunity to become continuous based on evaluations. The successful candidate will be a specialist in reading comprehension grammar and writing skills. Class size is 24 students and the campus is growing to 460 students next year in grades 8-12.
As part of a dynamic and growing team successful applicants will:
- Deliver engaging structured lessons aligned with AACSs direct instruction model and a strong emphasis on academic rigour.
- Exhibit excellent classroom management skills by creating a structured learning environment that fosters student confidence accountability and high achievement.
- Integrate Indigenous perspectives into teaching and classroom practice in meaningful ways.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of instruction contribute to school-wide initiatives and uphold shared expectations.
- Build positive relationships with students and families promoting a safe respectful and inclusive classroom.
- Embrace and model the schools core values.
If you are looking for an adventure have a passion to help students and want to help build a program that is one of the best in the province we invite you to apply. Please include information about what extracurricular activities you would be interested in providing. Aurora School has a collective agreement and follows the provincial limits on assignable and teaching time. We believe that staff wellness is a priority and offer a competitive benefits package.
General Qualifications- Bachelor of Education Degree from an accredited institution
- Current Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent)
- Successful teaching experience in grades 8-12
- Experience in a homeroom environment would be beneficial
- Experience teaching Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate would be beneficial for high school positions but is not required
- Cover letter including vision of improving student learning
- Resume listing specific courses taught and all previous teaching positions
- Recent performance review
- Copy of Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent) - required. Applicants without a teaching certificate will not be considered
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a recent Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
Applications and supporting documents can be submitted online or emailed to:
J. Harman Secondary School Principal
Applications will be considered as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews are scheduled as applications are received.
Employment Type
Full-Time
