Junior High English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher - Calgary - STEM Innovation Academy

    STEM Innovation Academy
    STEM Innovation Academy Calgary

    4 days ago

    Description

    Position: Junior High English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE

    Join Our Team at STEM Innovation Academy

    STEM Innovation Academy's Northwest Junior High is seeking exceptional educators who want to make a meaningful impact working with students in Grades 7-9. Our teachers are collaborators, innovators, and leaders who are committed to high expectations, strong relationships, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about STEM education and future-ready learning, STEM IA is a place where your work truly matters.

    About Us


    STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our Northwest Junior High campus, located in Calgary's University Innovation Quarter, serves 315 students in Grades 7-9 and continues to grow as one of Alberta's most in-demand STEM programs.

    Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. At the high school level, we combine rigorous academic programming with authentic STEM experiences, leadership development, and post-secondary pathways. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

    STEM IA Junior High is a fast-paced, high-expectations environment where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

    Did You Know?

    • Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per-pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
    • There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
    • Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social-emotional needs.
    • Families are highly engaged. Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home-school partnerships.
    • Teachers are public educators. Staff are paid on a grid comparable to CBE/CCSD, contribute to the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
    • Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward-thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.
    • Join us and help shape a thriving high school program where excellence, innovation, and collaboration are the norm — and where educators are supported to do their best work.

    Required Education and Experience

    • Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
    • Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education
    • Successful teaching experience in grade nine ELA or Social Studies is preferred

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies


    The Successful Candidate For This Position Demonstrates

    • Exemplary, evidence-based instructional practices in ELA and social studies that lead to student success
    • Experience, confidence, knowledge, and understanding of Alberta Program of Studies for ELA and social studies.??
    • Commitment to academic rigor and excellence.
    • Commitment to ongoing collaboration with staff team in developing innovative learning experiences for students
    • Strong ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
    • Commitment to infusing technology into core curriculum where appropriate
    • Innovator's mindset - willingness to take risks and adapt to new challenges and interested in acquiring the skill sets required to teach various STEM complementary courses
    • Basic understanding of design & engineering, digital media technologies, and/or computational thinking
    • Willingness to adapt and grow in a constantly evolving environment.
    • Competent in using online learning support tools such as MS 365 for Education, Schoology, GradeCam, Edwin, etc.

    Application Package Requirements

    • Cover Letter
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Names and contact information of three references, two of which must be current or very recent supervisors

    To Apply

    • Submit application for desired job in online portal
    • Shortlisting and interviews to take place in Spring 2026 with position start date of August 24/26

    While we appreciate all applications received, only people selected for an interview will be contacted.


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