Grade 1-3 Teacher

Grande Prairie Public School Division Invites applications for:TEACHER Grade 1-3 Parkside Montessori Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found Assignment Assignment Term FTE Competition # Grade 1-3 Teacher Temporary 2024-2025 School Year 1.0 T2324-073 The Parkside Montessori Program is dedicated to providing an educational program rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. It is child-directed, individualized, hands-on learning within a Montessori prepared environment. The intellectual and social development of the child is met through a process of exploration and social development of the natural curiosity and love of learning. The Parkside Montessori program integrates the Alberta Education Curriculum outcomes with the philosophy of Dr. Montessori creating a rich learning environment.Candidates must: Have the ability or willingness to learn to integrate the Montessori philosophy and the Alberta curriculum Have Montessori training or be willing to take training through the North American Montessori Centre Be flexible and able to balance a multi-aged classroom Possess elementary teaching experience Be willing to embrace the hands on philosophy and be a facilitator of student learning Be proficient in ongoing daily observations and record keeping of student progress Be comfortable with individualized instruction, multi-aged groupings, and experienced in differentiation for student learning Have the ability to work in a team-teaching environmentQualifications: A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate A Bachelors Degree in Education A clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check Preference will be given to candidates with Montessori trainingWe appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.Grande Prairie Public School Division accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your Job Application Log. If you require assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call 1-877-900-5627.A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.