Description
GRADE 1 - 3 CLASSROOM TEACHER
CREE LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION CLASSROOM
FULL-TIME 100%TERM
Isaac Brock School is seeking a passionate and skilled Early Years educator with expertise in early childhood pedagogy to join our groundbreaking Ininimowin (Cree) Language Revitalization Program. This role combines the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Indigenous languages with the delivery of high-quality early years teaching for students in a multi-age grade 1-3 classroom.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in teaching the core components of the Manitoba curriculum, focusing on English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. They will work collaboratively with a Cree Language Keeper and a Nature-based Learning Teacher to support students in becoming strong ininimowin Language learners and speakers.
This position emphasizes the importance of robust early years pedagogy to ensure a strong foundation for all students while supporting the preservation and revitalization of ininimowin. Candidates are not required to be fluent in ininimowin but must be committed to learning and practicing the language alongside their students using best practices in early years education.
We are looking for candidates who:
Have a deep understanding of early years pedagogy, including literacy, numeracy, and child development.
Are Passionate About Language Revitalization
Embrace the opportunity to learn and model ininimowin for students while contributing to language preservation.
Advocate for excellence and equity in learning outcomes for every student.
Thrive in team settings and contribute to creating innovative, culturally responsive classrooms.
Use the natural world to teach science, social studies, and STEAM concepts in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences rooted in Indigenous perspectives.
Qualifications:
Manitoba Teachers’ Certificate;
Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity
Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose
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Winnipeg School Division
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About Winnipeg School Division
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.
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