Substitute Teacher

St. Albert Public Schools is currently seeking Substitute Teachers to join our school division for the 2026/2027 school year. Substitute teachers in St. Albert Public Schools serve as essential professional replacements for regular classroom teachers, ensuring that student learning continues without disruption during teacher absences.

St. Albert Public Schools serves over 9,000 students from Preschool to Grade 12. Guided by our foundational purpose—"Equity is our process. Excellence is our goal"—we strive to nurture every learner with kindness, dignity, and compassion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment where we value, respect, and empower others, meet learners where they are, and ensure every student is known and valued.

Being a substitute, casual, or on-call Teacher— means you work on a flexible, non-permanent basis to support students with diverse learning, behavioral, physical, or medical needs when regular staff members are absent or extra coverage is required.

Substitute teachers are employed on a daily or short-term basis pursuant to Section 208 of the Education Act. In accordance with Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) bylaws, substitute teachers hold active membership status in the ATA starting on their first day of employment in the school year, granting full professional rights, support, and responsibilities.

Substitute teachers in St. Albert Public Schools are governed by Policy: D-660-AR: Substitute Teachers and Casual Support Staff

Core Responsibilities

Substitute teachers hold the same professional duties as contract teachers under Section 196 of the Education Act, the Teaching Profession Act, and the ATA Code of Professional Conduct:

• Competent Instructional Delivery: Competently teach prescribed Alberta curriculum courses and lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher.
• Schedule and Timetable Adherence: Follow the regular timetable, bell schedule, and classroom routines of the absent teacher to maintain stability for students.
• Classroom Order and Student Safety: Maintain order, discipline, and a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment in the classroom and on school grounds.
• Supervisory Expectations: Fulfill assigned supervision duties (recess, hallway, or lunch supervision) assigned by the school principal, ensuring student safety and adherence to school rules.
• Assessment and Communication: Monitor student engagement, mark assigned work where appropriate and leave detailed written summary notes for the returning teacher regarding lesson progress and classroom dynamics.

Required Qualifications and Key Attributes

St. Albert Public Schools seeks dedicated educators who possess the credentials and professional attributes necessary to succeed across diverse grade levels and subject areas:

Mandatory Credentials

• Alberta Teaching Certificate: A valid, active Teaching Certificate issued by Alberta Education.

Professional Competencies and Attributes

• Teaching Experience: Classroom teaching experience within a K-12 environment is strongly preferred.
• Interpersonal & Team Skills: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with school administration, support staff, and colleagues.
• Culture & Community Alignment: A strong commitment to contributing to a positive school culture and supporting diverse student learning needs.
• Adaptability: Flexibility, initiative, and professional readiness to step into varied teaching assignments, often on short notice.

Compliance, Clearances, and Professional Growth

• Criminal Record Check: In accordance with division hiring policy, all new employees to St. Albert Public Schools must submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Check) completed within six (6) months prior to the commencement of employment.
• Professional Standards: Adherence to the ATA Code of Professional Conduct and the provincial Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) at all times.
• Division Policy’s: Adherence to the Division Policy’s is expected by all successful candidates.
• Selection Process: All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.