Term Kindergarten & Smart Start Teacher

At Border Land School Division, we strive to “empower responsible citizens within our communities.” To establish a positive school culture, we offer strong academic programming that is complimented with a range of other school activities. Students are invited to learn, grow and discover what it means to be part of a diverse community that focuses on strong relationships and academic excellence. BLSD is “committed to fostering inspiring educational opportunities, meaningful relationships, and engaging citizens.” 

Competition #: 21-038

Particulars:

The successful candidate will retain a 0.55 FTE (55%) term Kindergarten classroom teaching position at Gretna Elementary School, working full days on odd/even days of the school cycle.  In addition, this teacher will teach Smart Start; a program designed to assist Kindergarten students from January to March for ½ days.  Gretna Elementary is a K-8 school with 160 students located in Gretna, Manitoba.  The term for this position will commence September 7, 2021 and conclude June 30, 2022.  Previous experience teaching early years and the Smart Start Program is considered an asset.  The ability to work collaboratively with other teachers, support staff and students is essential.  


Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Must hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate
  2. Preference will be given to a teacher with related teaching experience


Salary and Benefits:

The compensation package for this position is in accordance with the collective agreement between Border Land School Division and the Border Land Teachers’ Association of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society. 

 

Applications:

For consideration, please forward the following documents:

  1.  Teacher Application Form 
  2.  Cover Letter & Resume

 

For further information, please contact:

Jason Pilkington, Gretna Elementary School Principal - (204) 327-5344


Please submit in confidence to:

Kelsie Bell – Human Resource Manager

Border Land School Division

120-9th Street NW

Altona, MB R0G 0B1

Phone: 204-324-6491

Email: [email protected]


Closing Date:  April 27, 2021 at 12 pm (noon)

Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Border Land School Division

Border Land School Division acknowledges that the communities and schools located within Border Land School Division sit on Treaty 1 and Treaty 3 land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Border Land School Division respects the treaties that were made on these treaty areas and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with our Indigenous communities in a spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.