Grade 4 Generalist Teacher (Temporary)

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Location: Menno Simons Christian School

Anticipated Start Date: August 21, 2026

Anticipated End Date: December 18, 2026 (or return of incumbent)

Assignment: Grade 4 Generalist and Grade 4-6 Christian Studies Teacher

FTE: 1.0 (Temporary)

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and

supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect,

trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to

realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide

an exemplary education.

Students

come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common

good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable

workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We

encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative

culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Located in the City of Calgary and supporting Kindergarten to Grade

9, Menno Simons Christian School invites motivated educators to apply for the Temporary,

Full-Time Grade 4 Generalist and Grade 4-6 Christian Educator Teaching position

available August 21, 2026. Together with

the family and the church, MSCS offers an Education for Life providing

opportunities for students to integrate sound academic learning with growth in

character, faith, and service to God.

When you

apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our

future leaders and contributing to student success.

Benefits:

This

assignment qualifies for a comprehensive and robust benefit package (ASEBP) per

the ATA Collective Agreement

Responsibilities:

• Establishes clear objectives

  and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or

  requirements of Alberta Education, and communicates these objectives to

  students. Prepares for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence

  of preparation upon request. Prepares materials for learning, and

  classrooms for activities, as appropriate.

• Instructs using a variety of

  instructional approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and

  program focus. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of

  instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with

  opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Assigns lessons and

  corrects homework.

• Observes and evaluates

  students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

  Prepares, administers, and grades a variety of student evaluative tools

  such as projects, tests, assignments in order to evaluate students'

  progress. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student records as

  required.

• Establishes and enforces rules

  for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the

  students for whom they are responsible, under the guidance of the

  Principal. Enforces all administrative policies and rules governing

  students.

• Meets with other professionals

  to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confers with parents

  or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to

  discuss children's progress and resource needs, and to resolve students'

  behavioral and academic problems, as appropriate.

• Confers with other staff

  members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following

  approved curricula. Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in

  the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs. Attends

  professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training

  workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

  Attends staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.

• Prepares students for later

  grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to

  persevere with challenging tasks. Adapts teaching methods and

  instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra

  help. Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and

  materials, in order to prevent injury and damage. Provides special needs

  students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance

  accessing facilities such as restrooms, as necessary.

• Plans and supervises class

  projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential

  activities, as appropriate, and guides students in learning from such

  activities. Uses computers, multi-media, and other equipment and materials

  to support the learning process. Organizes and supervises recreational and

  other activities as appropriate, to promote physical, mental, and social

  development. Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student

  organizations, and academic contests, as appropriate. Performs supervisory

  duties, as assigned, such as hall, cafeteria and playground monitoring,

  and bus loading and unloading.

• Plans assignments for Education

  Assistants, Special Education and other classroom support staff as

  appropriate, and assists the Principal in their supervision and evaluation

  of performance.

• Performs other related tasks as

  appropriate, including organizing materials, displaying students' work, as

  assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

• Alberta Teaching Certificate;

• Previous experience

  administering elementary school curriculum;

• Successful Criminal Reference

  Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start

  date)

Skills and Competencies:

• Confidence, skill, knowledge

  and understanding of differentiated instruction, student engagement, and

  assessment practices

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to relate well with

  students, staff and parents

• An ethic of service to

  students, colleagues, and community

• Strong interpersonal skills

  combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish

  rapport

• Trustworthiness and integrity

• Commitment to the Palliser

  Policy-Governance model

• Ability to articulate a

  coherent understanding of educational aims

• Commitment to fostering

  collaborative working relationships

• Ability to manage professional

  learning time and be a self-starter

• Commitment to personal lifelong

  learning

• Commitment to the lifelong

  quest for self-understanding

• Commitment to strengthening

  communication skills.

To support the Faith-Based Vision of

the school and the society, the teacher should also possess:

• A commitment to Christian education.

• Provide a Statement of personal Christian Faith

  detailing a commitment to Christian Faith and education, with an

  accompanied letter of Pastoral reference (required).

Please ensure you

attach the following documentation to your application:

• Cover letter directed to Dayle

  Vienneau

  , Principal, MSCS;

• Resume summarizing training and

  experience;

• Copy of your most recent

  evaluation;

• Copy of your valid Alberta

  Teaching Certificate;

• Statement of Faith;

• Pastoral Reference letter;

• Minimum of three professional

  references.

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected

for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant

agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for

the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the

applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Ms. Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent, HR

Palliser School Division