Alternative Teacher

Competition #2025-008

Full Time – Term 

Location: St. Anne, MB

Closing Date - Open until Filled

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offer a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First nations-led service model.

BENEFITS:

ü  Competitive Salary

ü  Personal Leave Days and Paid Time Off

ü  Employer-Matched Pension Plan

ü  Comprehensive Benefits Package

ü  Mileage to Ste. Anne and on-site parking

OVERVIEW:  Reporting to the Teaching Principal, the Alternative Teacher will provide a caring and supportive education environment for children and youth attending the transitional Shawenim Abinoojii Education Resource Centre in Ste. Anne’s. The incumbent will design, develop, deliver, and monitor developmentally appropriate learning experiences in line with the Manitoba Provincial curriculum outcomes. Children and youth will have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. The Alternative Teacher will provide individual, small groups and whole class lessons and programming with the goals of supporting students to transition to Ste. Anne’s Elementary or Ste. Anne’s Collegiate at their own pace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•          Create and provide developmentally appropriate education programming; plan and implement curriculum and education for children and youth in collaboration with House parents, schools and other supports

•          Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children and youth

•          Plan and prepare learning settings; supervise children and youth in the learning environment; provide supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.

•          Provide activities that encourage healthy growth and cultural development

•          Provide a supportive and caring environment, exercise control and maintain classroom discipline

 •         Interact with parents and school groups; maintain open and cooperative communication with SAI staff teams and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting relationships

•          Write and compile individual assessments of individual development, complete daily inventories, attendance, and related reports

•          Integrate knowledge of Traditional and Western child development theory and practice

·              Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

•          Post Secondary degree in Bachelor of Education degree from a recognized

institution.

•          Must hold a valid Provincial Teaching Certificate.

•          Experience working with Early Years children in a community setting

•          Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

•          Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid

Certification within 6 weeks of date of hire

•          Must provide clear Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record check and prior

contact checks

•          Knowledge of applicable safety procedures

•          Experience working or volunteering with First Nations children and Youth

•          Ability to evaluate, design and implement holistic curriculum, testing and

teaching methodologies

•          Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation an asset

but not mandatory

•          Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First

Nation’s culture and traditional philosophies

•          Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills and the ability to work effectively

with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

For the best results please apply directly using the following link:

https://shawenimabinoojiiinc.easyapply.co

You are also welcome to apply to HR@shawenimabinoojii.org or drop your resume off at our main office located at 865 Main Street.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).

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