Flying Minds Education Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Elementary Science Teacher to teach students in Grades 1–6.
Our science program combines structured instruction with hands-on experiments, laboratory activities, engineering challenges, projects, videos, worksheets, quizzes, and assessments. Students explore life science, Earth and space science, ecosystems, human body systems, weather, habitats, adaptations, fossils, cells, and other grade-appropriate scientific concepts.
The successful candidate will help students develop scientific knowledge, curiosity, confidence, problem-solving abilities, and practical laboratory skills.
Preference will be given to Alberta-certified teachers, retired certified teachers, and student teachers.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging science lessons for students in Grades 1–6.
- Teach age-appropriate concepts in life science, Earth and space science, ecology, human biology, weather, habitats, ecosystems, cells, plants, animals, and related areas.
- Connect scientific concepts to engineering, design, and real-world applications.
- Lead hands-on experiments and laboratory activities using microscopes, beakers, cylinders, test tubes, chemicals, models, and other science equipment.
- Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of laboratory tools and materials.
- Follow and enforce established safety procedures, including the use of goggles, gloves, lab coats, and adult supervision.
- Guide students in documenting experiments and completing clear, age-appropriate laboratory reports.
- Prepare science demonstrations, models, projects, worksheets, quizzes, and assessments.
- Evaluate student understanding at the end of each unit and provide constructive feedback.
- Adapt instruction to different ages, abilities, learning styles, and levels of scientific knowledge.
- Create a positive, inclusive, organized, and encouraging classroom environment.
- Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and assessment records.
- Prepare students for science and engineering competitions, including the APEGA Science Olympics and similar events.
- Guide competition teams through brainstorming, research, design, construction, testing, problem-solving, and presentation.
- Communicate professionally with parents and collaborate with the Flying Minds education team.
- Organize classroom materials and ensure that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and stored.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of elementary science and a genuine enthusiasm for science education.
- Experience teaching or working with elementary-aged children.
- Ability to explain scientific concepts clearly and in an age-appropriate manner.
- Confidence leading experiments and hands-on laboratory activities.
- Strong classroom-management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to create lessons that combine scientific knowledge with practical exploration.
- Patience, creativity, reliability, and enthusiasm for working with young learners.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an educational team.
- Candidates must currently reside in Calgary or the surrounding area, as this is an on-site position and remote work is not available.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who are:
- Alberta-certified teachers
- Retired certified teachers
- Student teachers currently completing a Bachelor of Education
- Graduates of education, science, engineering, biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field
- Experienced in teaching elementary science in a school, learning centre, camp, or extracurricular program
- Familiarity with the NGScience elementary science program is considered an asset https://ngscience.com
- Familiar with the Alberta elementary science curriculum
- Experienced in laboratory safety and supervising children during experiments
- Experienced in preparing students for science fairs, engineering challenges, or competitions such as the APEGA Science Olympics
What We Offer
- Small-group teaching
- A dedicated science laboratory with specialized equipment and materials
- Access to structured curriculum resources, experiments, projects, worksheets, quizzes, and assessments
- A creative, collaborative, and supportive educational environment
- Opportunities to design and lead hands-on science and engineering activities
- The opportunity to coach students for science and engineering competitions
- Meaningful work that helps young learners develop curiosity, confidence, and scientific thinking
Job Details
- Position: Elementary Science Teacher
- Job type: Part-time
- Student levels: Grades 1–6
- Location: Calgary, Alberta T2J 7E4
- Work arrangement: In person only
- Schedule: Weekday evenings
- Start date: September
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining:
- Your teaching qualifications or current teacher-education studies
- Your experience teaching or working with children
- Your science, laboratory, engineering, or competition-coaching experience
- Your availability during weekday evenings and weekends
We welcome applications from active certified teachers, retired certified teachers, student teachers, and science professionals with strong teaching experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting reflects the curriculum, laboratory work, assessments, engineering activities, and competition preparation described on the Flying Minds Science Program page.
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
