ECD/Kindergarten

Posting CGT27072Teacher: Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) and KindergartenTemporary: August 25 - December 18, 2026 or return of incumbent Location Christina Gordon Public SchoolFTE 1.0Start Date August 25, 2026Closing Date June 9, 2026RequirementsBachelor of Education/Early Childhood StudiesDesired Qualifications/Skills. The ideal candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience: A child centered, play based approach to instruction and teacher/student relationships. Strong knowledge of Early Literacy and Early Numeracy. The ability to establish productive relationships with parents. A commitment to continuous professional growth. Have experience teaching ECDP/ Kindergarten Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum at the early childhood level. Open to collaboration with an expert via coaching model. Love of the Arts/artistic/creative, knowledge or experience with learning through the arts. Have an ability to design and implement Individual Program Plans. Have demonstrated ability creating a classroom characterized by inclusion, equity and differentiated instruction. Possess superior organizational and interpersonal skills. Have demonstrated support the District's Big 3: Healthy and active schools, environmental stewardship and academic excellence. Have proven themselves to be a team player and a positive staff member with a proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team.. Have Training in The Leader in Me (TLIM) OR be willing to participate in training provided and fully implement and support TLIM at Christina Gordon. Exhibit a strong work ethic and be willing to put in the effort required in the opening of a new school. Be flexible and willing to adapt to the inevitable challenges that will come with the opening of a new school. Be open to new programs and initiatives. Be a reflective practitioner. Recognize the importance of making a strong positive connection with all students, through classroom interactions as well as involvement with students outside the classroom. (ie clubs and teams) Be willing to participate in the school community beyond the classroom. Recognize the importance of promoting the school with parents and in the community. Have skill in involving parents as partners. (parental involvement) Possess an ability to create an effective team with educational assistants, parents and multidisciplinary professionals. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth. APPLICATION PROCEDUREResumes and other relevant documents will be accepted by clicking on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email .All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills.The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position. FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.