Home Economics Teacher

Position: Home Economics Teacher 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 Bachelor of Human Ecology Degree

Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for)

A sound knowledge of provincial Home Economics curricula

Previous Home Economics teaching experience

Knowledge of Indigenous Way of Life

Experience with integrating Indigenous culture and land-based teaching into curriculum

Strong classroom management skills

Experience working in a northern community

Experience working with students with unique needs

A commitment to differentiated instruction

A willingness to inquire into best practices and reflect on practices

A team player committed to the belief that all students can learn

Self-motivated

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.

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