FTE: 0.50

The expected start date is August 25th, 2025.

The expression of interest will remain open until May 21, 2025 at 10:00am.

The School

Coalbanks Elementary School serves approximately 390 students. Coalbanks provides a positive and creative environment that develops the educational potential of all students through intellectual, emotional, physical, and social experiences. Literacy and numeracy are priorities at Coalbanks Elementary School.

For more information about Coalbanks, visit the school's website at http://cb.le

Professional Competencies

Lethbridge School Division is looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Sound understanding of teaching context and contributing variables;
• Deep understanding of subject disciplines taught and pedagogical approaches based on best practice;
• Understanding of planning, assessment and instructional practices;
• Understanding of classroom management strategies that contribute to a positive learning environment;
• The ability to use technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning;
• Qualities of a reflective practitioner who engages in professional learning aligned with the TQS;
• Commitment to the school community with respect to professional relationships;
• A belief in collaborative practice and teamwork;
• Active contribution to school and student activity, and overall ability to develop effective relationships within the school and community.

Subjects

Coalbanks Elementary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic professional educator to join their team as a Kindergarten teacher at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year! The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting students in learning, be enthusiastic, flexible, and an energetic team player who has:

• Strong Literacy and Numeracy Background;
• Early Childhood Background would be an asset;
• Play based approach to teaching would be an asset;
• Working collaboratively with colleagues;
• Willingness to be flexible with constant changes in the workplace.

Thank you for taking the time to express your interest in being considered for a voluntary transfer to Coalbanks Elementary School! Although this process is an expression of interest, it is still a competition amongst teachers in the division who currently hold a continuing teaching contract, so applicants will not be guaranteed an interview or a voluntary transfer.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Conditions of Employment

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:

• A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
• Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver's licence, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
• Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee's legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.