Posted 5 days ago
Temporary Full-Time Grade 5 Teacher
@ STAR Catholic School Division
Ponoka, Alberta
Overview
STAR Catholic School Division is hiring a temporary full-time Grade 5 teacher at St. Augustine School in Ponoka, Alberta, for December 14, 2027 to June 30, 2027. The role involves classroom management, supporting student learning and well-being in an inclusive, faith-based environment, and collaborating with families and colleagues. The posting also mentions Student Loan Forgiveness of up to $30,000 for teachers who work in Ponoka for 10 consecutive months.
Responsibilities:
- Teach Grade 5 students in a classroom setting
- Manage classroom and create an engaging, inclusive learning environment
- Foster positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Support the Catholic identity and mission of the school
Requirements summary:
- Strong classroom management skills
- Commitment to student learning and well-being
- Collaborative team member
- Certificate in Catholic Education from St. Joseph's College (asset)
- Pastoral reference (asset)
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| 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 |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Fields of study | Catholic Education |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
STAR Catholic School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools invites applications for a temporary full-time teaching position at St. Augustine School in Ponoka, Alberta. This position will begin December 14, 2027 and end June 30, 2027. St. Augustine Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Grade 5 teacher.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom management skills, a commitment to student learning and well-being, and the ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. We are looking for a collaborative team member who fosters positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues while supporting the Catholic identity and mission of our school.
Ability to assist in the schools co-curricular and extra-curricular programs would be considered an asset. Possessing a certificate in Catholic Education from St. Joseph's College is an asset.
The Government of Canada offers Student Loan Forgiveness to teachers who work in Ponoka for 10 consecutive months and has a student loan in good standing. You could receive up to $30,000 over a maximum of 5 years. Please check out the link here:
Serving more than 750 students, the school is proud of its long-standing tradition of offering an excellent faith-filled, educational experience. St. Augustine School offers Pre-school, Kindergarten and grades 1 through 12.
From its humble beginnings in 1962, St. Augustine School continues to provide a high quality and well-rounded faith-based education for families within Ponoka and surrounding area.
Ponoka, a town in central Alberta, is located 59 kilometers north of Red Deer and 95 kilometers south of Edmonton and has a population of 7500.
Ponoka has achieved an unparalleled balance between rural and urban life and residents love the vibrant scenic community. Boasting one of Alberta’s lowest utility and tax structures, Ponoka is an attractive and progressive community to relocate to, settle in and be proud of.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their resume along with two reference letters. A pastoral reference, although not required, would be considered an asset. This reference can be in the form of a standard letter or applicants may download the reference form available on the STAR Catholic website using the Careers link. Successful applicants will be required to submit a current (within 6 months)Criminal Record Check inclusive of a vulnerable sector check and a current Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check (within 6 months).
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