Elementary Teacher (1.0) – Term Contract
New Heights School and Learning Services is a not-for-profit K-12 School and Specialized Services provider for families with children and youth aged 2 ½ – 20 years with a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum, or with similar learning challenges. We are a play-based program that utilizes the strengths and interests of each student to address social-emotional and academic goals. Classrooms at New Heights School are multi-grade, with a maximum of 11 students with a Teacher and Educational Assistant teaching team.
New Heights currently requires one Teacher (1.0) for an Elementary (Grades 4-6) multi-grade classroom from the end of August 2025 until mid-February 2026.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Teacher will:
- Support the students by teaching, using and modeling strategies
- Collaborate to determine approaches that are most effective for the students
- Adapt and modify curriculum objectives to meet each student where they are at
- Develop and implement engaging learning activities to address specified emotional and academic goals
- Monitor, assess and document students’ progress
Qualifications:
- An active Alberta Teaching Certificate
- Experience working with autistic/neurodivergent youth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and highly motivated to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A valid Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle to transport students
Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Resumes will be accepted until Monday, May 12th, 2025.
The position starts at the end of August 2025.
All applicant submissions are appreciated, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
