Guest Teacher

Position:

Guest Teacher

Reports to:

Divisional Heads

Position Group:

Faculty

Term:

Casual

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is located on an important and sacred place within Treaty 7 and the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi from the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai Nations; the Îyârhe Nakoda of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley Nations; and the Dene of the Tsuut'ina Nation. We also acknowledge that this territory is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Rocky View Métis Nation District 4. We are grateful to those whose territory we reside on, learn on, or are visiting, and for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a premier co-educational day school nestled in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains just outside of the City of Calgary on a 220-acre campus. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, STS offers all three IB Programmes from Kindergarten through to Grade 12.

In addition to the global perspective offered by the IB Diploma Programme, the School offers an extensive co-curricular program in a technology-rich environment. Students take advantage of the amazing natural setting including a small pond, forest, and extensive trail system to complement their academic learning.

STS combines the rich traditions from its 117 years of history with innovative and research-based instructional practices where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

STS values pluralism. We are committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all.

Position Overview

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is seeking inclusive educators with cultural competence to be on our Guest Teaching roster.

The successful candidate must have an Alberta teaching certificate or be eligible to obtain one.

A Guest Teacher fills in for a regular Teacher if they are absent or unable to attend a particular class or session. Their duties include following lesson plans created by the regular Teacher, monitoring student behaviour, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and recognize equity and inclusivity as the foundations to prepare each student for lifelong success;
• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher;
• Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals;
• Assign and explain homework;
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including hallways and Black Watch Bistro;
• Comply with school regulations and policies at all times;
• Follow written and verbal instructions;
• Take attendance and document daily notes;
• Ensure classroom and work area is kept clean and orderly;
• Compile a summary report for the teacher for when they return;
• Is a strong planner and organizer with exemplary communication skills;
• Model best practice of exemplary teaching in subject area and professionalism in dealing with all students
• and colleagues;
• Foster collegiality and the common goals of STS mission;
• Be an exemplary role model.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold or be eligible to get an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Current police check with the vulnerable sector.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally and racially diverse environment. 

Application Instructions

Applications must contain a cover letter, your resume, teaching philosophy statement (limited to one page) and the names and contact information for three work-related references one of which must be a direct supervisor (your references will not be contacted without your prior consent). Please submit your application through our recruitment module at

Applications will be reviewed as received and interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early as the position may be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is selected.