Description
Location: Berens River School
Start Date: September 3, 2024
FTE: 1.00 FTE
Term of Employment: Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The
Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits,
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!
Berens River School is a Nursery to Grade 9 School with approximately 429 students. Berens River is a community of approximately 3,546 located on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, a 4 hour drive north of Winnipeg. This lakeside town offers community services such as a general store, Northern store and a community hall. The beautiful surrounding area is a recreational paradise offering a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and canoeing.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education Degree and Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for)
Fluency in the Saulteaux language both written and oral
Knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action
Previous teaching experience
Familiarity with the Kindergarten to Grade 12 Aboriginal Languages and Culture: Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes
A team player committed to the belief that all students can learn
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide instruction to increase students ability to understand, speak and use a written form of the Saulteaux language and improve cultural knowledge
Incorporate Indigenous ways of life and ways of learning into classroom instruction
Gather resources to support language instruction including localized knowledge/speakers
Establish community connections with the local associations and organizations that promote Indigenous Languages and Way of Life
Facilitate the coordination of school cultural activities in cooperation with fellow teachers and community knowledge keepers
Applicants are required to submit the following:
cover letter
current resume
list of
three professional references including email addresses and contact numbers, 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.
