Additional Information:

Wild Rose School Division requires

A PART TIME GRADE 8 LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

For HW Pickup School in Drayton Valley, Alberta

 Applications are invited for a Temporary Part Time Grade 8 Teacher.

H.W Pickup is seeking a dedicated and engaged grade eight language arts / social studies teacher who is committed to working collaboratively with their grade team as well as the rest of the team to ensure a Powerful Learning Environment focused on improving the life chances of all students. At H.W. Pickup School, we emphasize student growth, purposeful collaboration, and a safe and caring learning environment where everyone is valued.

An understanding of Trauma Informed practice and Collaborative Response mindset will be an asset to this position. Familiarity with Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) would be welcomed. This teaching assignment may have other assigned duties and is expected to be approximately 0.50 FTE. The assignment will be full days, every second day.

Duties will commence on August 25, 2025 and is expected to be for the full 2025/2026 school year. 

H.W.Pickup High School is located in Drayton Valley, Alberta. They are committed to giving each student the opportunity to succeed in a safe learning environment. H.W. Pickup strives to prepare its students for lifelong learning and success. They have a population of approximately 450 students and a teaching staff of 25. Using the Collaborative Response mindset, we are committed to pursuing authentic growth for every student to pursue our goal “to support the academic growth, independence, and character development of every student we serve.

A complete package will include cover letter, resume, names and contact information for three references and a copy of their Alberta teaching certification in a single Google or pdf document.

The successful applicant will be required to provide an original, satisfactory, and recent (within six months) Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector as a condition of employment.

Posting will remain open until a successful candidate is found, however all applications received before May 22, 2025 will be guaranteed consideration.

      For more information please visit us online at the careers page at www.wrsd.ca

 Applications should be emailed to T-25-26-16-HWP@wrsd.ca

 (please show competition number and applicant name in subject line)

Competition No. T-25-26-16-HWP

 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Deputy 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.

Wild Rose School Division strives to create a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.