Junior High Humanities Teacher

Junior High Humanities 2026-2027

Since 1979, Foothills Academy Society has been optimizing the success of students with Learning Disabilities and is a leader in working with children and youth with Learning Disabilities and associated disorders. We are a Designated Special Education Private School for grades 3-12, and have additional support from our year round Community Services department which reaches over 1,000 individuals in the community annually. We are a charitable organization with a strong culture of philanthropy. Our teachers provide a child centered approach that meets our student’s diverse learning needs that is supported by our 3 pillars:

1. Find Understanding

2. Build Confidence

3. Maximize Potential.

The Position:

Foothills Academy is seeking a qualified and experienced Junior High Humanities teacher for Grades 7-9. This is a position commencing at the end of August 2026.

The academic program at Foothills encourages collaborative learning, creativity and an understanding of the diverse learning needs of students with learning disabilities as well as adhering to the Alberta Program of Studies.

Qualifications:

Alberta Teaching certification (required)

Outstanding teaching evaluations

Experience teaching junior and/or senior high humanities courses.

Experience working with students with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD preferred.

What Skills Foothills Academy Teachers Possess

Ability to establish trust and rapport and build relationships with students

Maintain effective communication with parents, colleagues and students

Ability to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment
The skills to utilize a variety of effective teaching, classroom management and assessment practices

Comfort and competency working with computers and other technologies to support student learning
Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
The skills to use data-informed strategies to understand students’ learning abilities and apply teaching interventions to support learning

The desire to continue pursuing professional development including the areas of learning disabilities, literacy, numeracy and social emotional wellness
Outstanding instructional and classroom management skills
What We Provide Our Teachers

We offer small class sizes for core subjects, daily preparation time, opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation and a benefit package.

How to Apply

In your application package please include the following information:

Cover letter

Resume – including names of 3 references

A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector check

Process:

Applications will be reviewed and those short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,128.16-$108,320.86 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

teaching English Language Arts and Math: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Alberta teaching certificate (required)
Work Location: In person