Posted 16 days ago
Substitute Teachers
@ Horizon School Division
Taber, Alberta
Overview
Horizon School Division is hiring substitute teachers to deliver instruction and maintain a safe, productive classroom when regular teachers are absent. The work follows lesson plans left by the absent teacher and the Alberta Programs of Study, and the posting offers paid time off, employer-paid health benefits for eligible employees, and a schedule built on the school calendar. A valid Alberta Teaching certificate and clear criminal record and Child Intervention checks are required.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver instruction and maintain a safe learning environment
- Follow teacher lesson plans or create plans per Alberta Programs of Study
- Ensure the classroom runs smoothly
- Communicate clearly with the absent teacher
- Supervise recess or lunch when assigned
Requirements summary:
- Valid Alberta Teaching certification required
- Clear criminal records check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Intervention Check completed by Child and Family Services
- Strong instruction and classroom management skills
- Solid communication and organizational skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- 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
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Transit support |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Horizon School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
The Horizon School Division is looking for Substitute Teachers dedicated to providing a quality instruction and education to students in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers play an important role serving our 20 schools and 19 colony schools.
Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:
- maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for the students
- promote continued learning
- follow lesson plans created by the teacher
- if necessary, create his/her own lesson plansin accordance with the Alberta Education Programs of Study and the absent teacher’s unit plans and/or long range plans.
- ensure that the classroom is running smoothly
- clear, concise communication with the absent teacher
- adhere to the same roles and responsibilitiesas any other classroom teacher as defined by theEducation Actand theTeaching Profession Act.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- preparing educational materials
- marking assignments or classwork
- assigning classwork and homework
- recess or lunch supervision duties
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Valid Alberta Teaching certification (required)
- Clear Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Intervention Check completed by Child and Family Services
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Strong instruction and classroom management skills
- Solid communication and organizational skills
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness
- Ability to establish trust and rapport with students
- Competency working with computers and other technologies to support student learning
- Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
Why Join Team Horizon?
- A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
- Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
- Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
- Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
- Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
- Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].
Additional Documents:
Visit www.horizon.ab.ca/careers and scroll to - download and complete the application package and submit it to [email protected]
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