Make an Impact Across Our Division: Substitute Teachers Wanted for the 2026-27 school year!
Looking for a flexible teaching schedule that fits your life while making a real difference in dynamic school communities? Whether you are a recent graduate looking to build diverse classroom experience, a retired educator wanting to stay connected, or a certified teacher seeking a better work-life balance, your skills are deeply valued here.
Elk Island Public Schools is seeking passionate Substitute Teachers for rewarding opportunities across our division. With more than 40 schools spanning both bustling urban centers and welcoming rural hubs, you can design a career path that perfectly matches your lifestyle.
Why You’ll Love It:
The Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the specific days, grade levels, and schools that work best for your personal schedule and career goals.
Diverse Teaching Experiences: Explore a wide variety of educational settings, from large urban schools right in Sherwood Park to close-knit community schools less than an hour away.
Financial Perks: Teachers who pick up shifts in eligible communities within our division—such as Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim, Lamont, Mundare, and Vegreville—can qualify for the federal Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program. Completing a minimum of 400 hours of in-person teaching within a 10-month school year in these communities unlocks $4,000 in federal loan forgiveness in the first year, increasing annually up to a maximum of $8,000 in the fifth year. Learn more on the
Apply today and find your perfect classroom community!
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Only online applications will be accepted. (In your online applicant profile, you must complete the Education History and Teaching & Related Experience fields.)
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No need for current EIPS substitutes to re-apply.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Education
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Must be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate
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Effective organization and classroom management skills
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Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
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Excellent verbal and written skills
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Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decision and/or instruction
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Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
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Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
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Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we contact only candidates selected for interviews. Ensure the email address within your Apply to Education profile is current; applicants will be contacted via this email and check your junk mail for missed communications.
All newly hired Substitute Teachers will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, which includes a vulnerable sector check - dated within six (6) months from offer of employment with EIPS - obtained from local RCMP or Police Department. Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the employee.
If you require assistance with the application system, call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email .
