Teacher Careers

Our teachers work in schools and buildings across the city in many capacities, supporting students of all ages who have a wide variety of educational needs. They may teach regular programming or specialize in areas such as languages, career and technology studies or special education.

Edmonton Public Schools recruits teachers to a pool of teaching applicants. This means applicants are not able to apply for positions at specific schools. When a school has a vacant teaching position, a Human Resources consultant refers qualified applicants from the teacher applicant pool to the principal for consideration. 

If you are added to the teacher applicant pool, you can also request to work as a substitute teacher. However, this work is based on the needs of the Division.

Teachers are represented by the Alberta Teachers' Association Local 37.

UPCOMING JOB POSTINGS

We will be accepting teaching applications in November and December 2024.

We will accept applications from:

• teachers who hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• university students who have completed their Bachelor of Education degree

Note: University students who will complete their second student teaching practicum during the Winter 2024 term must wait and apply in April 2025.

November hiring

Our hiring focus in November is for the following subjects:

• French Immersion
• Languages
• Specialized Programming
• Career and Technology Studies (CTS) and Career and Technology Foundations (CTF)

If you are best suited for one of these positions, submit your application between November 2 and November 13, 2024.

To prevent delays in processing your application, apply for one posting either in November or December. 

December hiring

We will be accepting applications for all elementary and secondary teaching positions from December 7 to December 18, 2024. 

If you applied in November, do not submit a second application.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS

We welcome all applicants, and are focused on finding qualified applicants who bring a range of skills, perspectives and lived experiences. We’re eager to learn about you, and what you can bring to Edmonton Public Schools.

Read our commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

A cover letter and resume are not required so do not attach them to your application. Please refer to the Teacher Application Guide to see the list of required documents to attach. Do not provide a link and PIN for us to access your transcripts. You are required to attach a PDF of all of your post-secondary transcripts. 

To make sure your application reflects everything you have to offer, review and complete the documents below.

CREATE AN ACCOUNT

Providing a great employee experience starts with the application process. That’s why we’ve made it quick and simple to create an account so you can submit your application. 

With an account, you’ll be able to keep track of your information and: 

• save your favourite jobs and searches 
• receive email notifications when new job postings match your interests 
• manage your personal details so we have your up-to-date contact information 

Once you’ve created an account, check out the available positions to apply. 

Have an account with us? Sign in. 

Spot a technical issue?

If you have technical difficulties while applying, please let us know by email at externalcareers.help@epsb.ca or by phone —780-429-8091.

Our business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We share job postings for teacher positions when there is a need to fill our teacher applicant pool. If there are no job postings in your area of expertise, please check back.

Apply for one posting only

Even if multiple postings are listed, apply for the one that best matches your education, experience, ability and interest. If you're qualified to teach in other areas, you can let us know during the interview.

Applying for more than one posting will delay the processing of your application.

When not to apply

Do not apply if:

• you are already in our active teacher applicant pool
• you are already working for us as a supply teacher

After you apply

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide updates about your application. We will only contact applicants who are selected for an interview with us.

Thanks for your interest in Edmonton Public Schools.

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