Early Years Teacher

Garden Valley School Division; Winkler; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Valley School Division in Winkler, Manitoba, invites applications for the full-time Early Years Teacher at Winkler Elementary School for January 4, 2027 to June 30, 2027. The division serves ~4,300 students across 14 schools and emphasizes inclusive education and a collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate will hold or be eligible for a Manitoba Teaching Certificate, bring teamwork skills, and be prepared to pass Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Manitoba Teaching Certificate.
• Experience teaching in early years is an asset.
• Must pass Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check.

Skills

Manitoba Teaching Certificate

Team collaboration

Early years teaching experience

Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse OS

Job description

Early Years Teacher, 100% Term

Bulletin Number:

063-TE-26

Date Posted:

October 20, 2026

School:

Winkler Elementary School

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Garden Valley School Division invites applications for the full-time (1.0 FTE) term position of Early Years Teacher at Winkler Elementary School from January 4, 2027 – June 30, 2027.

Garden Valley School Division is a dynamic and thriving educational community located in the heartland of Manitoba's beautiful Pembina Valley Region. With a student population of about 4,300, the division encompasses 14 schools in the communities of Winkler, Plum Coulee, Schanzenfeld, Hochfeld, Blumenfeld, Reinland, and Blumengart.

Garden Valley School Division is committed to excellence in education, fostering a culture of trust and belonging among students and staff. The division offers a variety of programs in academics, fine arts, athletics, and technology, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate.
• Prior experience teaching in an early year's classroom would be considered an asset.
• The ability to work alongside teachers, colleagues and contribute collaboratively as a team member.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check.

The above represents general core qualifications for the position and may vary as necessary to the operations of the school/program.

SCHOOL INFORMATION:

Winkler Elementary School (WES) is a K-8 school in the heart of Winkler with a student population of around 400, a teaching staff of 27 and support staff of about 21. WES offers a full range of academic programs including Middle Years Exploratory courses that include Home Economics and Industrial Arts. Second language instruction begins in grade 6 with French and German as options. In addition, the school has a band program that starts in grade 5. Students in grades 7 and 8 have opportunities for a wide range of extra-curricular sports programs that include soccer, basketball, volleyball, track, badminton and cross country. The school is particularly noted for its vocal and instrumental extra-curricular jazz groups.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

This competition will remain open until it is filled. Those applications received prior to Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) shall be given careful consideration.