French Immersion Substitute Teachers - 2026-27 at Elk Island Public Schools

Bring your bilingual skills to our classrooms!

At Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), we are incredibly proud of our vibrant French Immersion and dual-track programming.

If you are truly bilingual (able to speak, read, write, and teach comfortably in both French and English) join us a Substitute Teacher! Enjoy the ultimate flexibility to choose your own schedule, your preferred schools (French & English), and join us in educating functionally bilingual students who are confident in both official languages.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Depending on your preference, you could be picking up shifts at any of our fantastic French Immersion or dual-track sites:

• Forest Grove School (K-Gr 9) - Brand new school in Sherwood Park
• École Parc Élémentaire (K-Gr 6) - Fort Saskatchewan
• Heritage Hills School (K-Gr 6) - Sherwood Park
• Salisbury High School (Gr 10-12) - Sherwood Park
• Ardrossan Elementary (K-Gr 6) - Ardrossan (10 mins east of Sherwood Park)
• Ardrossan Junior Senior High (Gr 7-12) - Ardrossan (10 mins east of Sherwood Park)

*** You will also be eligible to substitute in any school across our division!

Why You’ll Love It

• Work When You Want: Total control over your calendar. Work three days a week, five days a week, or just a few times a month.

• Test Drive Different Grades: Discover whether you prefer the high-energy fun of early elementary (K–6) or the deep-dive subject matter of junior high and high school.

• A Foot in the Door: Many of our permanent contract teachers start right here on our substitute list!

• Financial Perks: Newly graduated teachers with student loan debt teaching in eligible rural communities within our division can qualify for the federal Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program. Learn more on the

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education
• A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Effective organization and classroom management skills
• Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decision and/or instruction
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
• Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals

Virtual Interviews (via MS Teams) will be held on July 30th. (Other dates will also be available)

Apply today and find your perfect classroom community!

• Only online applications will be accepted. (In your online applicant profile, you must complete the Education History and Teaching & Related Experience fields.)
• No need for current EIPS substitutes to re-apply.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we contact only candidates selected for interviews. Ensure the email address within your Apply to Education profile is current; applicants will be contacted via this email and check your junk mail for missed communications.

All newly hired Substitute Teachers will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, which includes a vulnerable sector check - dated within six (6) months from offer of employment with EIPS - obtained from local RCMP or Police Department. Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the employee.

If you require assistance with the application system, call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email .