Math and literacy tutor

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Foundational Numeracy & Financial Literacy Teacher, Middle School Focus, at Percy Baxter School – Whitecourt, Alberta. At Percy Baxter School, we believe that all students are our students. We are seeking a passionate, student-centered Math and Science teacher who sees numeracy not simply as something to be taught, but as a foundation for confidence, opportunity, and future success.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative middle school team committed to meeting the needs of complex learners while helping students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets needed to navigate both school and life with confidence.

We are looking for an educator who believes relationships come first, who understands that engagement matters, and who is excited by the possibilities within Alberta's evolving Career Education and Financial Literacy curriculum. This is more than a teaching position. It is an opportunity to be a culture builder within a school deeply committed to creating a Quality Learning Environment for every student.

Middle school learners thrive when learning feels purposeful, connected, and relevant. Our students need an educator who can make mathematics meaningful, science engaging, and future pathways visible.

Design engaging, developmentally responsive Math and Science learning experiences

Help students connect classroom learning to real-world problem solving and future careers

Support the implementation of Career Education and Financial Literacy outcomes in authentic and practical ways

Contribute positively to a school culture grounded in relationships, collaboration, and collective responsibility

This role provides opportunities to help shape meaningful interdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare students not only academically, but personally and practically for life beyond middle school.

A Commitment to Quality Learning Environments

At Percy Baxter School, we are guided by the NGPS vision of Quality Learning Environments — high expectations, purposeful learning, strong relationships, and collective responsibility. We believe students thrive when adults work with clarity, intention, and care.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, reflective, and energized by the challenge of supporting students with diverse academic, behavioural, and social-emotional needs.

Understands the developmental needs of middle school learners

Has a desire to promote scientific thinking

Understands the importance of Career Education and Financial Literacy in preparing students for the future

Holds a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Please email a cover letter and resume, including three (3) current professional references and most recent teacher evaluation, to:

Percy Baxter School

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If you believe numeracy builds confidence, relationships drive learning, and every student deserves a team of adults who refuse to give up on them — we would love to meet you.