Kindergarten TeacherJob Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide high-quality early years instruction and create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young learners. Responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering Alberta curriculum-aligned Kindergarten programming that promotes foundational literacy, numeracy, inquiry, and play-based learning.
- Creating engaging, developmentally appropriate, and student-centred learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, independence, and a love of learning.
- Establishing a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment that supports positive relationships, self-regulation, and social-emotional development.
- Utilizing differentiated instruction and assessment practices to meet the diverse developmental and learning needs of students.
- Monitoring student progress through observation, formative and summative assessment, and maintaining ongoing communication with families regarding student growth and achievement.
- Supporting students with a range of learning needs through collaboration with Learner Support staff, Educational Assistants, and families.
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing Learner Support Plans (LSPs), IPPs, and classroom accommodations as required.
- Maintaining accurate student records, assessment data, attendance, and reporting using the school platforms.
- Collaborating with colleagues in professional learning communities to enhance instructional practices and support continuous school improvement.
- Building strong partnerships with families to support student learning, well-being, and successful school-home communication.
- Integrating Islamic values, character education, and respectful citizenship into daily classroom practices.
- Participating in school events, supervision, professional learning, and extracurricular activities as required.
Education/Qualifications
In addition to demonstrating strong teaching competencies, applicants must possess:
- A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
- A Bachelor of Education degree with a specialization in Elementary or Early Childhood Education.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Kindergarten or early elementary students.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta Education Kindergarten curriculum, assessment, and reporting requirements.
- Experience implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based, and inquiry-driven instructional practices.
- Effective classroom management skills and the ability to establish a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience teaching Kindergarten or early elementary grades within the Alberta education system.
- Knowledge of early literacy and numeracy intervention strategies.
- Experience supporting diverse learners through differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- Experience integrating educational technology to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Participation in professional learning communities and collaborative school improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) or inquiry-based learning approaches is considered an asset.
- First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.
- A demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive, caring, and child-centred classroom where every student feels valued and supported.
Pay: $47,323.35-$114,792.36 per year
Work Location: In person
