Yellowhead Christian School: Website
Position Title: Home Education Coordinator
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Range: $65,000 - 95,000
Application Deadline: Until a candidate is found
Position Start Date: August 25, 2026
How to Apply:
Please apply by emailing, Lisa Golding, at principal@ykcschool.com.
For more information, please contact: Lisa Golding at (780) 720-1275 or principal@ykcschool.com.
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Job Description
Full-Time Home Education Coordinator – Edson/Whitecourt Area (with the possibility of splitting into two part-time positions)
Position Overview:
Position: Full-Time Home Education Coordinator
Location: Edson/Whitecourt Area
Reporting To: Principal
FTE: Full-time, with the possibility of splitting into two part-time positions depending on applicants and student needs
Type of Contract: Probationary
Contract Start Date: August 31, 2026
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Travel Required: Travel to the residences of home education families and between the communities of Edson and Whitecourt.
Synopsis
In Home Education, parents assume the primary responsibility for planning and educating their children. The role of the Home Education Coordinator is to coach, mentor, guide, encourage, and support families while helping ensure accountability and compliance with Alberta Education requirements.
We are seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded individual to build on a growing homeschool program and help develop a thriving home education community that meets the needs of families in the Edson/Whitecourt area.
Key Responsibilities:
Cooperate with the YCS Principal in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the school.
Possess knowledge of, or willingness to learn, both the Alberta Education Program of Studies and alternative homeschool curriculum options.
Possess knowledge of, or willingness to learn, best practices and strategies in home education.
Demonstrate operational ability with online systems and technologies.
Assess the academic progress of students and provide reports.
Communicate with parents and administration regarding concerns related to academic development.
Represent YCS in a favourable and professional manner to families and the public.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by treating others with respect, dignity, and kindness.
Maintain a growth mindset and seek counsel from parents, staff, and administration.
Plan, attend, and participate in meetings and events related to the role within YCS@Home.
Ensure the requirements of Alberta Education are satisfied with respect to home education regulations.
Continuously seek opportunities to grow spiritually and professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
Hold a Bachelor of Education degree
Hold a valid Alberta Education Teaching Certificate
Be creative, independent, and self-motivated
Be supportive of home education
Align with the mission and vision of YCS
Conduct themselves in a professional manner
The following would be considered assets, but are not mandatory:
Personal experience in Home Education, either past or present
Experience homeschooling their own children
Previous Facilitator experience
Knowledge of home education curriculum choices
Posted: May 26, 2026