Job Description
Paddle Prairie School
Northland School Division is seeking a Continuous Primary Teacher at Paddle Prairie School for the 2026-2026 school year. The start date of this position will be August 25th, 2026. The kindergarten to grade 12 school is located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 70 kilometers south of High Level, Alberta and 1 hour and 14 minutes north of Manning, Alberta. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting .
Major Responsibilities include:
Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning.
Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.
Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.
Support school-parent-community engagement.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making.
Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs.
Qualifications and Requirements include:
Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.
Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.
Additionally, should the successful applicant receive a successful evaluation, there may be an opportunity to receive a continuous contract.
If you have leadership skills that can support literacy and language improvement through an Indigenous perspective at the school level and through Division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references by April 2+th, 2026 to: Krista Veitch, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Northland School Division. All applications must be submitted online at Apply to Education or emailed to . We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.
Northland School Division is seeking a Continuous Primary Teacher at Paddle Prairie School for the 2026-2026 school year. The start date of this position will be August 25th, 2026. The kindergarten to grade 12 school is located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 70 kilometers south of High Level, Alberta and 1 hour and 14 minutes north of Manning, Alberta. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting .
Major Responsibilities include:
Following the prescribed program of studies for each subject taught.
Plan and execute daily lessons based on short, medium and long range planning.
Provide feedback to students and parents in a regular, timely manner.
Champion Cree language/culture revitalization and curriculum infusion.
Support school-parent-community engagement.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and commit to collaborative-decision making.
Promote differentiated instruction to meet diversity in learning needs.
Qualifications and Requirements include:
Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Teaching Quality Standard certificate.
Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
Successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.
Additionally, should the successful applicant receive a successful evaluation, there may be an opportunity to receive a continuous contract.
If you have leadership skills that can support literacy and language improvement through an Indigenous perspective at the school level and through Division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references by April 2+th, 2026 to: Krista Veitch, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Northland School Division. All applications must be submitted online at Apply to Education or emailed to . We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Continuous Primary Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Paddle Prairie offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
