Elementary School Teacher

Position: Elementary School Teacher

Location: Thunderbird School

Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Salary: $66,679 to $117,754 annually (dependent on education and experience)

Term of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, disability, life insurance and pension. We also provide transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

Thunderbird School is a Nursery to Grade 10 school with approximately 270 students. It is located in South Indian Lake, which is a community with a population of approximately 1000 people. It is located 130 air-kilometers northwest of Thompson, MB. Road access into South Indian Lake is approximately 327 kms, year round gravel road and a short ferry ride. This lakeside town offers community services such as a grocery store, health complex and a community hall.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education Degree

• Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for)

• A sound knowledge of provincial Early Years curricula

• Previous Early Years teaching experience

• Strong classroom management skills

• Knowledge of Indigenous Way of Life

• Experience with integrating Indigenous culture and land-based teaching into curriculum

• Experience working with students with unique needs

• A commitment to differentiated instruction

• A willingness to inquire into best practices and reflect on practices

• A team player committed to the belief that all students can learn

• Self-motivated

While the primary language of operations is English, the Division promotes the learning and use of local Indigenous languages.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum

• Teach students using a systematic plan

• Identify children's individual learning needs

• Prepare, administer and correct tests

• Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students and parents/guardians

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• cover letter
• current resume
• list of three professional references including email addresses and contact numbers on your Apply to Education Profile, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant’s performance in the applicant’s current or recent assignment

Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the

successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)

and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at www.fsdnet.ca

Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.