Teacher (1.0 FTE Continuing) Ponteix School/Vanguard School #3752

Chinook School Division #211; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Saskatchewan is seeking a full-time teacher for Ponteix and Vanguard Schools. The role involves providing essential support in literacy and numeracy for K-12 students, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to diversity. Applications are to be submitted electronically with supporting documents.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience or training required.
• Teaching philosophy reflecting constructivist and cooperative learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide literacy, learning, and numeracy support for K-12 students.
• Focus on elementary and support for grades K-7 at Vanguard School.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to develop meaningful relationships

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Certification as a Teacher in good standing in Saskatchewan

Job description

Job Posting

Teacher (1.0 FTE Continuing)

Ponteix School/Vanguard School

Competition #37 52

The Chinook School Division is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) continuing teacher at Ponteix (0.50 FTE) and Vanguard School (0.50 FTE), starting August 26, 2025. Ponteix School is a K-12 institution with 132 students and 9 teachers, while Vanguard School is a K-12 with 105 students and 8 teachers.

The responsibilities at Ponteix include literacy, learning, and numeracy support for K-12 students. At Vanguard, the focus will be on elementary and/or support for grades K-7.

The Chinook School Division serves over 6,000 students across 60 schools, with more than 1,000 dedicated teachers and support staff. We are located in Saskatchewan's great Southwest and are committed to principles of Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships, and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. We value a school community that is safe, caring, and respectful of all individuals.

We are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate understanding of a welcoming environment, a positive attitude towards inclusion, identify opportunities for support, and take meaningful action.

Qualifications

1. Effective interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
3. A teaching philosophy reflecting constructivist and cooperative learning approaches
4. Ability to develop meaningful relationships with students, parents, PLCs, professionals, and community agencies
5. Ability to connect with youth in student-centered environments and outside the classroom
6. Commitment to truth and reconciliation
7. Commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion
8. Successful teaching experience or training
9. Certification as a Teacher in good standing in Saskatchewan or eligibility for certification

Please submit your application electronically via Apply to Education, including a cover letter addressed to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources (indicating competition #3752), a résumé with three references, and any supporting documents as soon as possible. The position remains open until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, contact Duane Regier, Superintendent of Schools, at [phone].

Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check, including a vulnerable sector search.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting an application, the applicant consents to contact previous employers for confidential reference checks, whether or not references are listed.