Why us?
Grande Prairie Public School Division offers engaging and rewarding positions at any point in your teaching career. There is support for educational advancement and structured professional learning opportunities.
You must have an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible to apply for a teaching position in our Division. A current Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Check must be provided as a condition of employment.
Teachers in Grande Prairie Public School Division enjoy comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries and career growth opportunities. Highlights of the total compensation package are listed below.
Group health benefits package 100% paid by the Division, a value more than $7,500 per year:
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Disability Insurance
- Extended Disability Insurance
- Extended Health Care; Health Spending Account
- Dental Care
- Vision and Hearing Plan
Benefit details can be found here
- Ninety sick days
- Five personal days - two with pay, three with pay with cost of sub deducted
- Six paid family illness days
- Compassionate leave days with pay
- Reimbursement of course tuition fees, up to $10,000 per year
- Professional development opportunities
- ATA sponsored Beginning Teachers' Conference
- Mentorship program for first and second-year teachers
- Leadership development programs
- $236.08 per day and $118.04 per half day, plus 2% in lieu of benefits
