Unlimited Potential Community Services empowers individuals and families to reach their full potential and enhance community well-being.

FULL-TIME TEAM TEACHER – Edmonton, AB

Unlimited Potential Community Services (UP) is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing quality support and treatment since 1987. Our goal is to restore stability and hope in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families so they can achieve personal independence and family unity. UP believes cultural tradition is an important part of mental wellness, so we incorporate the culture and traditions of our clients wherever possible. UP invites applicants who are passionate about providing quality support to our clients through a culturally sensitive approach and helping us to work together towards our goal to support each child and family to reach their full potential.

Program Overview: The UP School Jurisdiction, a small, private school authority, is funded by Alberta Education and adheres to the Alberta Education K – 12 Program of Studies. Our students have special education and programming needs, many with emotional, behavioral and/or psychiatric disabilities. All students have Individual Program Plans. We offer a low student-to-staff ratio.  Classrooms are limited to 6-9 students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs;
• Planning, conducting and presenting of lessons as mandated by Alberta Education by utilizing various resources;
• Evaluating and reporting of student progress and maintaining student records;
• Classroom management to promote a healthy learning environment;
• Carrying out supervision of pupils as required to ensure an adequate degree of safety while the pupils are in their care;
• Cooperating with other staff members in the best interests of the students;
• Actively contributing to school’s educational objectives as a member of the school’s education team;
• Participating in curricular activities and extracurricular activities;
• Providing and ensuring a nurturing, safe and secure environment for the individuals served;
• Any other duties the Lead Teacher or School Principal may assign from time-to-time.

Qualifications/Experience: Successful applicants will have a degree in Education. It is required to have experience in a school setting, good verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work with youths with emotional and behavioral issues, and FASD.

Other Requirements: A current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months. A valid AB driver’s license (minimum class 5) and current driver's abstract (no more than 8 demerits).

Salary & Benefits: $51,920.00 annually. We provide full-time employees with a 100% employer paid health benefits package (which includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, massage therapy, etc.) and a 100% employer paid R.R.S.P. equaling 3% of annual salary. Team Teachers benefits are effective at their start date. We also offer free courses and workshops in-house for all of our employees.

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found.

Our values are integrity, respect, excellence, humility and relationships. If you meet the entrance criteria, hold similar values and are looking to join a dynamic team that works hard to empower and support children, youth and families, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Human Resources at .

UP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all cultures and backgrounds; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.