Grade 3 Teachers

York Region District School Board; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pukatawagan Education Authority seeks a Grade 3 Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year at Sakastew School, located within the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Offering a unique opportunity to engage with the community, the role includes various benefits such as subsidized housing, a sign-on bonus, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, experience working with Aboriginal students, and the ability to satisfy background checks.

Benefits

Subsidized rental

Sign-on bonus

Moving & travel allowances

Professional development

Health plan & benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Aboriginal students is an asset.
• Ability to pass necessary background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 3 students in a K-12 community school setting.
• Foster a positive learning environment and engage with local communities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Background Check

Experience with Aboriginal Students

Ability to Speak Cree

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate credentials in School Administration

Educational Leadership experience

Job description

The Pukatawagan Education Authority invites applications for the 2024-2025 school year for the following position: Grade 3 Teacher.

Location: Pukatawagan, a community of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, near the Saskatchewan border (North-East of Flin Flon, South of Lynn Lake, West of Thompson). Sakastew School is a K-12 school.

About Pukatawagan:

Pukatawagan is located on the Churchill River, also known as the Missinippi River. The population is over 3,000+ both on and off reserve. The community offers various amenities including a Northern and community store, Roman Catholic Church, Nursing Station, and facilities operated by the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Travel options include train or plane from The Pas, with a winter road accessible during winter months. Satellite internet (Starlink) and cell reception are available. The area is rich in lakes, rivers, and forests, offering opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Benefits:

• Subsidized rental
• Sign-on bonus
• Moving & travel allowances
• Professional development
• Health plan & benefits

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass background checks, including criminal and child abuse registry
• Experience working with Aboriginal students (asset)
• Graduate or Postgraduate credentials in School Administration (asset)
• Educational leadership experience in a First Nations setting (asset)
• Ability to speak Cree (asset)
• Two current references

Please apply with your resume and cover letter to Doris Castel, Executive Director, or fax to 1-204-553-2771.