Foundational Numeracy & Financial Literacy Teacher

Position: Full-time Foundational Numeracy & Financial Literacy Teacher
Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a  Full-time (1.0 FTE) Foundational Numeracy & Financial Literacy Teacher,  Middle School Focus, at Percy Baxter School – Whitecourt, Alberta.

At Percy Baxter School, we believe that all students are our students. We are seeking a passionate, student-centered Math and Science teacher who sees numeracy not simply as something to be taught, but as a foundation for confidence, opportunity, and future success.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative middle school team committed to meeting the needs of complex learners while helping students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets needed to navigate both school and life with confidence.

We are looking for an educator who believes relationships come first, who understands that engagement matters, and who is excited by the possibilities within Alberta's evolving Career Education and Financial Literacy curriculum. This is more than a teaching position. It is an opportunity to be a culture builder within a school deeply committed to creating a Quality Learning Environment for every student.

What Makes This Role Different
Middle school learners thrive when learning feels purposeful, connected, and relevant. Our students need an educator who can make mathematics meaningful, science engaging, and future pathways visible.

The Successful Candidate Will

Design engaging, developmentally responsive Math and Science learning experiences

Build foundational numeracy skills with intentionality and patience

Help students connect classroom learning to real‑world problem solving and future careers

Foster confidence, perseverance, and productive struggle in learners

Support the implementation of Career Education and Financial Literacy outcomes in authentic and practical ways

Create inclusive classroom environments where complex learners feel supported, capable, and successful

Use evidence‑informed instructional practices to respond to diverse learning needs

Contribute positively to a school culture grounded in relationships, collaboration, and collective responsibility

This role provides opportunities to help shape meaningful interdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare students not only academically, but personally and practically for life beyond middle school.

A Commitment to Quality Learning Environments
At Percy Baxter School, we are guided by the NGPS vision of Quality Learning Environments — high expectations, purposeful learning, strong relationships, and collective responsibility. We believe students thrive when adults work with clarity, intention, and care.

A Culture of Collaborative Response
We embrace Collaborative Response as a cornerstone of our professional practice. This means:

We work as a team to examine evidence of learning

We respond intentionally and proactively to student needs

We share collective responsibility for every learner

We believe enrichment and intervention are team commitments

We Are Looking For An Educator Who

Believes deeply that all students are our students

Understands the developmental needs of middle school learners

Builds strong, authentic relationships with students and families

Is passionate about developing foundational numeracy

Has a desire to promote scientific thinking

Understands the importance of Career Education and Financial Literacy in preparing students for the future

Designs inclusive, differentiated learning experiences

Sees challenge as an opportunity to innovate and respond creatively

Is committed to supporting complex learners with patience, consistency, and care

Contributes positively to staff culture and team‑based practice

Is committed to ongoing professional learning and growth

Utilizes technology and innovative strategies to enhance engagement

Holds a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Start Date

August 25, 2026

Application Process
Please email a cover letter and resume, including three (3) current professional references and most recent teacher evaluation, to:

Jennifer Ferguson, Principal

Percy Baxter School

Email:

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

If you believe numeracy builds confidence, relationships drive learning, and every student deserves a team of adults who refuse to give up on them — we would love to meet you.

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