French Immersion Employment Opportunities...Welcome / Bienvenue

Are you interested in working in French Immersion within Edmonton Catholic Schools (ECS)? French Language Instruction in ECS has a long successful history serving thousands of students for over one hundred years.

Our district is always looking for teachers and support staff who can provide service in French. Come be a part of our team! After you have visited our site please click on Application Form to explore French Immersion career opportunities with Edmonton Catholic Schools.

• Overview of French Immersion in Edmonton Catholic Schools
• Program Sites and Information
• Employment Opportunities in French Immersion
• Professional Development for Teachers/Administrators
• Program/Teacher Support and Resources
• Application Procedure

Overview of French Immersion in ECS & Program Growth

• French Immersion has a thirty five year history in Edmonton Catholic Schools.
• ECS continues to strongly support the French Immersion Program.
• French Immersion in ECS is vibrant and growing!

Program Sites and Information

• Twelve French Immersion schools provide career opportunities from kindergarten to grade 12!
• Early immersion at the elementary level.
• Full immersion and modified immersion high school programs.

Professional Development for Teachers/Administrators

• Grade level district meetings facilitate sharing, planning, collaborating and networking.
• French Immersion Consultant team supports the classroom teachers.
• Peer support and mentoring opportunities (both as mentor and mentored).
• Monthly French Immersion Administrators' meetings support administrator needs.
• Networking opportunities among administrators.
• District Leadership Formation Program.

Program/Teacher Support and Resources

• Two district French Immersion Consultants.
• A centralized, up to date Lending Library with over 900 French resources! Includes novels, videos, reference books, etc. across grade levels and subjects!
• St. Peter's French Language Resource Centre highlights new resources!
• The French Immersion website provides timely and relevant information.

Employment Opportunities in French Immersion

• We are always looking for teachers in all areas.
• Specialty areas such as kindergarten, elementary music, secondary instrumental music, secondary sciences and mathematics are in high demand.
• Many opportunities to substitute teach!
• Many opportunities for teacher assistant and secretarial positions!
• Many opportunities for advancement and mobility!

Application Procedure

District needs are ongoing. Please submit your application at any time during the year.

French Immersion career opportunities in the district:

• Teachers at all levels
• Administrators
• Special needs teacher assistants, primarily at the elementary level
• School based secretaries and clerks
• Media resource/library clerks

Application Form

Once completed, please forward form and supporting documents to:
Paul Gagné
gagnep@ecsd.net
FAX: 780 441-6147
9806 - 106 Street
Edmonton, AB T5K 1C2