Interim Part Time (.50 FTE) Literacy Support Teacher

Barrhead, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide literacy support at Barrhead Elementary School and contribute to a collaborative school team. Support student learning through effective instruction, assessment, and positive relationships with families and the community.

Job details

Description Position Description: Barrhead Elementary School (K-9), located in Barrhead, Alberta, requires an Interim Part Time (.50 FTE) Literacy Support Teacher. The successful candidate will play an important role in Duties are to commence as soon as possible and will end June 29, 2027. The Town of Barrhead is proud of the diverse nature of our community, with a booming agricultural industry; complemented by many other industrial activities make it your ideal home. Our beautiful lakes, scenic byways, and special events attract visitors to the Barrhead area from around the world. Join us for a visit and you may just stay for a lifetime! Qualifications Must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate Knowledge of structured literacy programming and evidence-based teaching practices Proficiency in the use of educational technology Understanding and application of Assessment, Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction Successful classroom teaching experience Ability to work as part of a team The Successful Candidate Willing to work in a community school in a collaborative school team environment Willing to participate in extra-curricular activities Have a student first focus and a belief that all children can learn and succeed Understand and apply the characteristics of instructional effectiveness Establish a climate of high expectations for success Establish a safe and orderly environment Maintain and create positive home-school relations Be a consistent disciplinarian who is firm and fair Be flexible and adaptable in terms of teaching assignment Contribute to the school and community Value and understand the importance of Assessment for and of Learning For further information, please contact Angie Bachand, Principal at 780-674-8518. This competition will close when a suitable candidate is found. Apply At If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627 There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting. Please Note Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references. Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment. Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment. Verification of Education and relative experience is required. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate and have successful classroom teaching experience. They should know structured literacy and evidence-based teaching practices, use educational technology, apply assessment and differentiated instruction, and work collaboratively with a student-first focus.