Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Grade 7/8 Math & Science Teacher at Percy Baxter School – Whitecourt, Alberta.
At Percy Baxter School, we believe that all students are our students. We are seeking a passionate, student-centered Grade 7/8 Math and Science teacher who sees numeracy and scientific thinking not simply as subjects to be taught, but as foundations for confidence, curiosity, problem solving, and future success.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative middle school team committed to meeting the needs of learners while helping students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets needed to navigate both school and life with confidence.
We are looking for an educator who believes relationships come first, who understands that engagement matters, and who is excited by the possibilities within Alberta's evolving curriculum. This is more than a teaching position. It is an opportunity to be a culture builder within a school deeply committed to creating a Quality Learning Environment for every student.
What Makes This Role Different
Middle school learners thrive when learning feels purposeful, connected, and relevant. Our students need an educator who can make mathematics meaningful, science engaging, and learning experiences responsive to the developmental needs of adolescents.
The successful candidate will:
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Design engaging, developmentally responsive Grade 7/8 Math and Science learning experiences
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Build numeracy skills with intentionality and patience
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Foster scientific inquiry, curiosity, and critical thinking
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Foster confidence, perseverance, and productive struggle in learners
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Create inclusive classroom environments where learners feel supported, capable, and successful
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Use evidence-informed instructional practices to respond to diverse learning needs
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Contribute positively to a school culture grounded in relationships, collaboration, and collective responsibility
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Collaborate with colleagues to support both intervention and enrichment opportunities for students
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Utilize technology and innovative instructional strategies to enhance student engagement
This role provides opportunities to help shape meaningful interdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare students not only academically, but personally and practically for life beyond middle school.
A Commitment to Quality Learning Environments
At Percy Baxter School, we are guided by the NGPS vision of Quality Learning Environments — high expectations, purposeful learning, strong relationships, and collective responsibility. We believe students thrive when adults work with clarity, intention, and care.
A Culture of Collaborative Response
We embrace Collaborative Response as a cornerstone of our professional practice. This means:
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We work as a team to examine evidence of learning
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We respond intentionally and proactively to student needs
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We share collective responsibility for every learner
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We believe enrichment and intervention are team commitments
This is more than a teaching position. It is an opportunity to be a culture builder within a school deeply committed to creating a Quality Learning Environment for every student.
We Are Looking for an Educator Who:
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Believes deeply that all students are our students
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Understands the developmental needs of middle school learners
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Builds strong, authentic relationships with students and families
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Is passionate about developing numeracy and scientific thinking
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Designs inclusive, differentiated learning experiences
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Is committed to supporting learners with patience, consistency, and care
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Contributes positively to staff culture and team-based practice
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Is committed to ongoing professional learning and growth
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Utilizes technology and innovative strategies to enhance engagement
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Holds a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
Start Date:
Application Process:-
Please email a cover letter and resume, including three (3) current professional references and most recent teacher evaluation, to:
Jennifer Ferguson, Principal
Percy Baxter School
Email:
[email protected]
Online: Northern Gateway Public Schools
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you believe relationships drive learning, middle school students deserve adults who refuse to give up on them, and engaging Math and Science experiences can help students see themselves as capable learners, we would love to meet you.
