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Substitute Teacher

@ Northland School Division

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Paddle Prairie, Alberta

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Overview

Northland School Division is hiring a substitute teacher for Paddle Prairie School, a kindergarten to grade 12 school on the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement in northern Alberta, for the 2024-2025 school year. The work is teaching daily lessons from prescribed programs of studies, with a possible continuous contract after a successful evaluation. Alberta teaching certification and a Bachelor of Education are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Follow the prescribed program of studies for each subject
  • Plan and deliver daily lessons from short, medium and long-range plans
  • Provide regular, timely feedback to students and parents
  • Champion Cree language and culture revitalization
  • Support school-parent-community engagement

Requirements summary:

  • Alberta teaching certification and Teaching Quality Standard certificate
  • Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree
  • Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative decision-making

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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
Licences & certificationsAlberta teaching certification, Teaching Quality Standard certificate
Background checkscriminal record
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEducation

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Northland School Division

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Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello! Welcome to Northland School Division No.61 (NSD). NSD is situated in some of the most stunning areas in northern Alberta. Covering 288,347 square kilometres, our schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands on Treaty 6 and 8 territories. We hold high respect for these traditional territories, their history, language and, culture. At NSD, 95% of the student population is of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent. We have approximately 2000 students in 19 schools. Our schools are located in municipalities, First Nation reserves and, Métis Settlements. Commitment To inspire students to be the best they can be by providing outstanding holistic educational opportunities, with amazing staff and strong partnerships with families and communities. Vision "Our students love to come to school in Northland” Website: http://www.nsd61.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthlandSchoolDivisionNo61 Twitter: @northland61

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  • P.O. Bag 1400 9809 77 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V2, CA
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  • Northland School Division
Specialties
  • First Nations and Metis Education
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Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello! Welcome to Northland School Division No.61 (NSD). NSD is situated in some of the most stunning areas in northern Alberta. Covering 288,347 square kilometres, our schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands on Treaty 6 and 8 territories. We hold high respect for these traditional territories, their history, language and, culture. At NSD, 95% of the student…

FieldValue
IndustryEducation Management
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersPeace River, Alberta
Organization typeEducational
Year founded1960
SpecialtiesFirst Nations and Metis Education
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Employment Opportunity

Substitute Teacher

Paddle Prairie School

Northland School Division is seeking Substitute Teachers at Paddle Prairie School for the 2024-2025 school year. The kindergarten to grade 12 school is located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 70 kilometers south of High Level, Alberta and 1 hour and 14 minutes north of Manning, Alberta. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting .

Major Responsibilities include:

  • Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
  • Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning.
  • Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.
  • Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.
  • Support school-parent-community engagement.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making.
  • Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs.
Qualifications and Requirements include:
  • Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.
  • Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
  • Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.
Additionally, should the successful applicant receive a successful evaluation, there may be an opportunity to receive a continuous contract.

If you have leadership skills that can support literacy and language improvement through an Indigenous perspective at the school level and through Division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references to: Human Resources Department, Northland School Division. All applications must be submitted online atApply to Education or emailed to . We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.

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