Student-Centered, Creative Educator ( 2 positions Available for the 2026-27 School year.) Grades 4/5 and 6/7.
Location: Okotoks, AB, Canada
Start Date: August 18th, 2026
The Position
We are thrilled to announce two full-time openings for passionate, student-centered teachers eager to join a vibrant, forward-thinking learning community. At our school, we employ Socratic methodologies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and self-directed learning. Our teachers don’t just instruct—they empower students to become confident, independent advocates for their own learning journeys.
With small class sizes, ( MAX 14), and low student-to-teacher ratios, our educators have the rare opportunity to build deep, meaningful relationships with students and truly tailor their instruction to individual growth and goals.
We’re seeking teachers who also bring enthusiasm for interdisciplinary and creative teaching opportunities—from art-based and social-emotional learning to music-integrated lessons and beyond. This is an ideal environment for educators who:
- Thrive on innovation and collaboration.
- Love exploring multiple ways to engage and challenge students.
- Are eager to bring new ideas to life in a supportive, close-knit school community.
If you’re an imaginative, adaptable teacher who believes learning should be as dynamic and unique as the students themselves, we’d love to meet you. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to help shape self-motivated learners and make a lasting impact every single day.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students as the foundation for all learning, cultivating a safe environment where curiosity and authentic dialogue can thrive.
- Engage students through inquiry-based, Socratic conversations that honor their voices and perspectives, guiding them to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and take ownership of their learning journey.
- Design and adapt curriculum with care and empathy, ensuring it reflects the diverse identities, strengths, and passions of individual learners.
- Foster student-centered, collaborative learning experiences that prioritize belonging, choice, and active participation.
- Partner with students to create authentic learning product forms that express both deep understanding and personal insight.
- Lead an interest-based options class that empowers students to explore an area of your interest, guiding them to design meaningful projects that connect learning to real-world contexts and personal goals in a supportive and fun environment.
- Provide responsive, relationship-driven individual and small-group instruction rooted in research and informed by ongoing observation and dialogue.
- Collaborate with colleagues in a spirit of trust and shared purpose to nurture a cohesive, caring learning community.
- Communicate openly and compassionately with families, maintaining consistent, strengths-based conversations about student growth and development
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
- Valid or interim teaching certificate issued by a Canadian province, demonstrating commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice.
- Proven experience teaching at the elementary or early Jr. High level, with a focus on nurturing curiosity, belonging, and growth in every learner.
- Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly, compassionately, and inclusively with students, families, and colleagues.
- Strong literacy background, supporting the development of confident, capable, and engaged readers and writers through responsive and joyful instruction.
- Patient, friendly, and approachable, creating a classroom environment where all students feel seen, valued, and supported.
- Highly organized and dependable, balancing flexibility and structure to ensure smooth, engaging, and responsive learning experiences.
**A background or strong interest in music or another creative arts discipline, bringing imagination, expression, and creativity would be welcomed but not needed.
Desired Qualifications & Experience
- Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for an interim certificate).
- Experience teaching in multiage or mixed-grade settings, creating inclusive learning communities where students learn with and from one another through collaboration, mentorship, and shared curiosity.
- A background or strong interest in music or another creative arts discipline, bringing imagination, expression, and creativity would be welcomed but not needed.
Employment Details
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract Period: August 15, 2025 – August 15, 2026 (reviewed yearly)
Compensation: 65k-75k to start (depending on level of experience and fit for the program)
Work Location: In person, fostering authentic relationships and hands-on engagement—no remote work.
Benefits:
-Comprehensive extended health care to support your well-being
- Paid time off to promote balance, renewal, and personal time.Application Deadline: Until suitable candidates have been found.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
