Job descriptionHorizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness. Sunny Site Colony SchoolSunny Site Colony School is located west of Warner (from Warner, 13 km west on Twp Rd 42, 1.5 km north on Rge Rd 184). This school has approximately 30 students in grades 1-8 and is supported by two Educational Assistants and a second teacher, who works part time (mornings). 1.0 FTE Temporary Colony TeacherAssignment includes- Primary focus is grades 4-8.The ideal candidate will: be prepared to always demonstrate respect for Hutterite culture, traditions and beliefsbe able to deliver quality instruction for all subjects in a many-graded classroom (primary focus is grades 4/5-8)be an excellent planner, with a solid understanding of curriculum and assessment strategies, and have a strong literacy focushave robust classroom management skills, ensuring an effective learning environmentsupport and collaborate with educational assistantshave excellent personal, communication and organizational skillsbe able to deliver curriculum in a meaningful and culturally appropriate manner, without the use of technologycultivate and maintain positive relationships with the German Teacher, parents and members of the colony and the school teambe flexible, creative, committed and able to work well independently, as well as contribute positively to our team of colony teachersseek professional learning opportunities and engage in the ongoing growth of their professional practice The position commences August 20, 2026, and concludes January 15, 2027, or upon the return of the incumbent, whichever should occur first. For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Johanna Kutanzi, principal of colony schools for Horizon School Division, at 403 360 2820. Why Join Team Horizon? A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing. Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff. Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees) Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Mandatory Document links to add to "additional documents.":Reference Release FormTeacher Self Declaration Form ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.