Position: Full-Time English 7 and Social Studies Gr 5-7 Teacher
Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Aurora Academic Charter School (AACS) is proud to be a leading choice for families seeking a highly structured and academically enriched education. Our vision is to inspire students through structured and innovative learning environments. Guided by our mission to empower academic excellence in a student-centred setting, we work in close partnership with families to foster growth and achievement. Our core values—Innovation, Hard Work, Empowerment, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, and Compassion anchor our commitment to nurturing success for every student.
Competition: 2026-107
Location: Aurora Academic Charter School - Sherbrooke Campus
12245-131 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
Contract: 1.0 FTE, Probationary
Start Date: August 20, 2026
Job Details: Aurora Academic Charter Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a passion for English Language Arts and Social Studies! The ideal candidate inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning in students through engaging and creative instruction. Join our team and help shape confident readers, writers, and global citizens in a supportive school community.
Aurora Academic Charter Primary School is a public charter school that believes that all students can achieve excellence within a highly structured direct instruction and strong academic focused environment, specifically in Literacy and Numeracy. Aurora is one of the top 20 elementary schools in Alberta in provincial exam achievement. Please visit the school website at www.auroraschool.cato learn more about the unique program offered at Aurora School. Some of the specialized programs include phonics and cursive handwriting. The successful applicant will be expected to attend training in these areas as a condition of employment.
Successful applicants are offered orientation, training, and will work in a challenging and academic environment. School enrollment is currently 850 students and class sizes range from 20 to 24. Salaries are on par with other larger school districts, teachers are associate members of the ATA with a collective agreement, and the school has a team-centered approach with all staff contributing to the development of the school community spirit.
Required General Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Education Degree - experience and specializing in English Language Arts and/or Social Studies is an asset.
- Knowledge of a student-centered highly structured direct instruction model.
- The ability to use technology (especially the Google apps and platform) as a tool to enhance learning
- Must be living in the Edmonton area in order to be contacted and interviewed
- A clear Alberta Teacher Registry
Supporting Documentation Required:
- Short cover letter
- Resume with references information
- Most recent evaluation (principal, practicum AFX, supervisor, etc.)
- Valid Alberta Interim or Professional Teaching Certificate
- Current Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (current within the past 6 months) from a Canadian police service. You will not be contacted for an interview unless you have one that is current or in the process of getting one.
- Current TQS ()
Please email applications and supporting documents to:
Mr. Peter Dang - Principal [email protected]
All completed applications received will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates with all the required documents will be contacted for an interview.
Pay: $60,000.00-$101,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T5L 1M8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Language:
- perfect English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Alberta Teaching Certificate (required)
Location:
- Edmonton, AB T5L 1M8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
