FTE: 1.00 - Probationary

The expected start date is August 25th, 2025.

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by May 28, 2025, at 10:00 am will be assured of careful consideration.

The School

Victoria Park High School is a welcoming and diverse learning community committed to providing deep care to the students and families it serves. Victoria Park is an Outreach High School under the umbrella of Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Programs. It serves over 300 students from grades 10 to 12, with a focus on programs addressing a breadth of unique learning opportunities that encourage responsible choices within flexible learning environments, suited to all learning styles. Victoria Park High School strives to maximize individual potential with the goal of providing students with access to opportunities to experience education, work and life. At Victoria Park, students move forward on their individual paths, connecting value and purpose to their choices. The Mission of the school is to provide genuine alternative school experiences to support students as they move toward their preferred future.

For more information please visit our website: Home | Victoria Park High School

The Division

Lethbridge School Division offers high quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of learners. Lethbridge School Division embraces diversity in inclusive schools and is known for its innovative culture. The Division employs more than 1,200 staff and assists in serving the educational needs of over 12,000 students within 24 schools in the city of Lethbridge.

Mission

Lethbridge School Division is inclusive, forward-thinking and accountable for engaging students in quality learning experiences that develop strong foundations, innovative minds and responsible citizens.

For a complete overview of our division, you are encouraged to visit our website.

The City of Lethbridge

Lethbridge is located just two hours south of Calgary and close to the Rocky Mountains and U.S. border. It is a family-oriented and culturally vibrant community with many amenities of a larger city. Lethbridge has over 100,000 residents and is one of only a few cities its size with two post-secondary institutions - Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge has a robust fine arts community and is renown for the breadth of recreation activities with outstanding facilities. Lethbridge offers more than 70 parks, 140 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields throughout the city.

The City of Lethbridge is proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve by area in Canada. Kainai Nation (also known as the Blood or Kainaiwa), covers 1,342.9 km², and is located southwest of the city of Lethbridge, north of the town of Cardston, east of Pincher Creek, bordered on all sides of the Oldman, St. Mary and Belly rivers in Alberta. We are fortunate to learn from Indigenous communities and are committed to enhancing our understanding of the truths of our past so we can continue to move towards reconciliation.

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

Victoria Park High School is seeking a diverse educator to join their team at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year! The successful candidate will be responsible to teach Photography (beginner and advanced), CALM 20, and then propose electives that will appeal to and broaden the experience of students in an alternative high school. These courses will be drawn from the successful candidate's skill sets, passions and experiences. Each of the courses will incorporate a multi-age, alternative program practice. They will be willing and able to take students on field trips and daily off-site photography excursions ie: river bottom, downtown, unique areas of the city, etc. They will design and/or teach electives that would broaden the experiences, skills and knowledge of students who often do not have the same opportunities as those in traditional schools. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible, energetic team player who has;

• Previous background in photography (considered an asset);
• An ethic rooted in deep care;
• A practice of unconditional positive regard, employing a trauma-informed approach, through a culturally inclusive lens that respects and celebrates diversity;
• The belief in the power of collaboration, teamwork and transferable learning strategies;
• A deep commitment to supporting alternative learning opportunities, outreach supports, and engagement in anti-oppressive teaching practices
• Demonstrated commitment to leading and participating in life-long learning.

Note: the final teaching course load will be determined as a result of the successful candidate's skill set and previous experience To avoid overlap or redundancy in course proposals, please click here for a listing of the electives currently offered at Victoria Park High School: Current In-Person Electives 2025/2026 |

LethSD Summer School, offered through Victoria Park High School for all high school students in Southern Alberta, involves teachers from the LASP community supporting and marking coursework for one or two weeks in July. Those marking the Distributed Learning component receive time for time during the school year. Applicants should be prepared to participate for one or two weeks in July, with specific weeks being negotiable.

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.

Benefits

Lethbridge School Division provides an exceptional benefit package as well as professional learning opportunities, the ability to build rewarding connections with the community, and the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team!