Posted 17 days ago
DMT27149 - Grade 1
@ Fort McMurray Public School Division
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Fort McMurray Public School Division is hiring a Grade 1 teacher at Dave McNeilly Public School on a temporary full-time contract from October 1, 2026 to January 12, 2027, or until the incumbent returns. The role delivers Grade 1 instruction, builds student relationships, and supports individual program plans for students with special needs. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor of Education.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver Grade 1 instruction using a child-centred approach
- Design and implement Individual Program Plans for special needs students
- Differentiate instruction to suit students' learning styles and abilities
- Build productive relationships with students and parents
- Take part in the school community beyond the classroom
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Education degree
- Alberta Teaching Certificate (held or obtainable)
- Elementary teaching experience and curriculum knowledge
- Effective organization and classroom management skills
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · applytoeducation
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Teaching Certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Education |
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Fort McMurray Public School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
Posting DMT27149
Teacher - Grade 1
Temporary: October 1, 2026 - January 12, 2027 or return of incumbent
Location Dave McNeilly Public School
FTE 1.0
Start Date October 1, 2026
Closing Date Open until Filled
Dave McNeilly Public School is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our instructional team in the role of Grade 1 Teacher.
Requirements: Bachelor of Education Degree Desired Qualifications/Skills:
Strengths and experience in elementary
- A child-centred approach to instruction and teacher-student relationships
- Effective organizational skills and classroom management
- An understanding of Leader in Me
- An understanding of inquiry-based learning is an asset.
- An ability to design and implement Individual Program Plans for special needs students.
- A commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and in professional learning communities.
- An ability to differentiate instruction according to students' learning styles and abilities.
- A history and ability to participate in the school community beyond the classroom.
- An ability to establish productive relationships with parents.
- A commitment to continuous professional growth.
- A commitment to the Assessment for Learning model.
- A background in effective literacy intervention.
- A proven track record of positive classroom inclusion.
Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website by clicking employment opportunities and on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.
If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email [email protected].
The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.
All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills
FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.
Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.
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