Elk Island Public Schools is looking to fill multiple teaching positions across its network as the school year winds down, with several opportunities available for educators in the communities surrounding Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
The school division, which supports approximately 17,750 students across 43 schools, has posted openings at schools in Sherwood Park and Lamont. Woodbridge Farms Elementary is seeking to hire three educators, including a part-time Kindergarten teacher, a part-time Division 2 teacher, and a full-time Division 2 teacher. These applications must be submitted by May 18, 2026. Additionally, Lamont Elementary School is hiring a full-time Division 2 teacher with a deadline of May 21, 2026.
For those just entering the profession, a separate call for substitute teachers is open to students graduating with a Bachelor of Education this spring. This role covers various locations served by the division, including Fort Saskatchewan, and closes on May 15, 2026.
This hiring effort coincides with provincial investments aimed at classroom support. Alberta Budget 2026 provides $722 million in new funding for the education sector, which includes a $200 million grant specifically designated for reducing class sizes by hiring 1,400 new teachers for grades kindergarten through nine in the upcoming school year.
Local demand for education resources remains high as the region experiences significant development. Fort Saskatchewan serves as the fastest-growing community within the school division, with local population growth largely driven by industrial expansion projects in the area. As the division manages this growth, it continues to advocate for provincial funding for several local capital projects, including a proposed replacement facility for grades 7-12, a replacement school for James Mowat Elementary, and modernization work for Win Ferguson Elementary.
