High School Physical Education

Position:
High
School
Physical
Education
&
Secondary
Subject
Teacher
(1.0)
Join
Our
Team
at
STEM
Innovation
Academy
STEM Innovation Academy High School is seeking exceptional educators who want to make a meaningful impact working with students in Grades 10–12. Our teachers are collaborators, innovators, and leaders who are committed to high expectations, strong relationships, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about STEM education and future-ready learning, STEM IA is a place where your work truly matters.

About Us
STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our high school campus, located in Calgary's University Innovation Quarter, serves 915 students in Grades 10–12 and continues to grow as one of Alberta's most in-demand STEM programs.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. At the high school level, we combine rigorous academic programming with authentic STEM experiences, leadership development, and post-secondary pathways. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

STEM IA High School is a fast-paced, high-expectations environment where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

Did
You
Know?

• Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per-pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
• There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
• Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social-emotional needs.
• Families are highly engaged. Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home-school partnerships.
• Teachers are public educators. Staff are paid on a grid comparable to CBE/CCSD, contribute to the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
• Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward-thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.
• Join us and help shape a thriving high school program where excellence, innovation, and collaboration are the norm — and where educators are supported to do their best work.

Required
Education
and
Experience

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education
• Experience in Alberta PE and other core/option teaching area is preferred

Demonstrated
Skills
and
Competencies

• Exemplary, evidence-based instructional practices in high school Physical Education and Career
• Life Management.
• Ability to teach another core subject or STEM option at a high school level is a strong asset.
• Experience, confidence, skill, knowledge, and understanding of Alberta Program of Studies for high

school PE.

• Creativity in planning varied on and off campus activities for High School PE.
• Capacity to differentiate instructional practices and use effective student engagement strategies to promote activity and wellness.
• Collaboration with staff team in developing innovative learning experiences for students.
• Willingness and training to coach extracurricular sports teams at a high school level.
• Strong ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Willingness to adapt and grow in a constantly evolving environment.
• Competent in using online learning support tools such as MS 365 for Education, Schoology, GradeCam, etc.

Application
Package
Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three references, two of which must be current or very recent supervisors

To
Apply:

• Submit application for desired job in online portal
• Shortlisting and Interviews to take place in Spring 2026 with position start date of August 24/26

While

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appreciate

all

applications

received,

only

people

selected

for

an

interview

will

be

contacted.