Teachers

Interested in pursuing a career as a teacher or support staff member?

Teachers are required to be Certified in order to Teach in Alberta

Learn how to obtain:

• A Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate: https://www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification
• A Valid Teacher Qualifications Service statement (TQS): https://teachers.ab.ca/pay-and-benefits/teacher-qualifications-service

To apply for a teaching position, use the Apply to Education portal

• A College Certificate in Catholic Education from St. Joseph College is a hiring asset.  

Teaching Quality Standard (TQS):

• A teacher builds positive and productive relationships with students, parents/guardians, peers and others in the school and local community to support student learning.
• A teacher engages in career-long professional learning and on-going critical reflection to improve teaching and learning.
• A teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning, instruction and assessment practices to meet the learning needs of every student.
• A teacher establishes, promotes and sustains inclusive learning environments where diversity is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, respected and safe.
• A teacher develops and applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.
• A teacher demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the legal frameworks and policies that provide the foundations for the Alberta Education system.