Employment

Join Our Team!

Northern Lights Public Schools offers you the opportunity to work in an inviting and collaborative environment where highly qualified and committed staff are empowered to ensure students are welcomed and successful each and every day. We believe that providing staff with the support and professional development they need to enhance their skills and build capacity has a direct impact on the quality of instruction in our classrooms and the success our students are able to achieve

We are a school division of 27 schools serving 6000 students. NLPS is located in the heart of Alberta’s Lakeland region which offers residents a multitude of recreational opportunities and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. The major communities in this area are Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Lac La Biche, each of which are located between 200 and 300 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Alberta. 

Check out our Teaching in Northern Lights page for information on some of the supports and opportunities available to our teaching staff!

How do I apply?

Head over to the Current Openings page, where you'll find all current job openings. In order to apply for a position in Northern Lights Public Schools, you must first create a portfolio on Apply to Education. Teachers are required to complete all sections of the portfolio before applying to a job posting, unless you are a student in your final year of your Bachelor of Education. If so, we encourage you may begin your portfolio today, and add any required documents as they are made available to you. 

From outside Alberta? 
Apply for your Alberta Teacher Certification and view the Teacher Qualifications Service Application Form and Guidebook today.