English Language Arts / Literature / Humanities Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Full job description

Renert School is an innovative private school in Royal Oak, Northwest Calgary. We promote a progressive, yet rigorous, vision of education focused on nurturing students' interests and passions. The school is also ranked among the top academic high schools in Alberta.

Renert School is looking to add a new teacher to our English / Humanities team (Grades 7-12).

The successful candidate will be a very special teacher who:

• loves children and is dedicated to their success
• is an excellent teacher of writing (including grammar and style)
• has a deep love of literature and is committed to making students excited about reading
• is experienced in preparing students for standardized tests (PATs and Diploma Exams)
• enjoys teamwork. We work collaboratively and you will co-teach a lot.
• is broad-horizoned and adventurous, willing to take on teaching opportunities outside of his/her comfort zone
• is growth-minded and seeks to evolve
• is extremely flexible and adapts to shifting circumstances readily and with a smile
• is very familiar with Alberta curricular standards (including PATs and diploma exams)
• has a valid Alberta teaching certificate
• may have experience in teaching Social Studies (an asset)
• has a graduate degree in English or the Humanities (an asset)
• is interested in a wide variety of subjects and activities, both curricular and extra-curricular (a very desirable asset)

This is a dream position for passionate educators who seek to develop themselves and their vocation in a creative and generative environment, in which the education and wellbeing of children is at the centre of everything. Renert School provides an exceptional open-ended, growth-minded environment for teachers.

Working at Renert School is an adventure in teaching and no two days are alike. You will be joining a team of very capable teachers who are excited to work together: co-planning, co-assessing, and co-teaching. You will contribute to the team in your areas of strength. Teachers who are looking for a conventional English teaching position need not apply; they will not be happy at our school.

The position will start in September 2024. If the teacher is available, we may start onboarding in the last months of the current school year.

In addition to your resume, please provide us with a well-considered cover letter outlining how you fit the criteria for this position. If you want to work with us, please spend some time and effort to tell us why you are the right candidate. Please tell us about your teachable areas, and about experiences, hopes and aspirations that you have in education. Please also include your university transcripts. Applications with generic or missing cover letters will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a university degree in English or in the Humanities?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• English teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Teaching Certificate (Alberta or other jurisdiction) (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-01