Lead Teacher

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall coordination/administration of Youth and Adult Classrooms and oversees the processing of credits. This includes providing support and supervision to classroom staff; ongoing curriculum review; assessment of students’ skill level; registering all students and requesting cumulative student record files; signing off on credits earned; and delivering classroom instruction/teaching.

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Education administration

• Classroom instruction/teaching responsibilities

• Curriculum and lesson planning

• Assessment and intervention

• Staffing and supervision

The ideal candidate will possess qualifications that include:

• Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.), with a valid Manitoba Teacher’s Certificate.

• Three (3) years’ work experience in providing modified/alternative classroom instruction for youth and adults.

• Previous work experience with education administration is an asset, including experience with Education Information System (EIS) database software.

• Demonstrated technical acumen in a variety of computer applications, including experience with or understanding of school-based technologies.

• Experienced with integrating Indigenous culture and land-based teachings into curriculum.

• Knowledge of Indigenous teachings, culture, and history including participating in cultural programming alongside students.

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge and experience in the issues and supports related to trauma-informed perspectives, addictions, harm reduction strategies, and mental health would be considered an asset.

• Valid First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) certifications would be considered an asset.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

The salary range for this 35-hour per week, full-time position is $30.02 to $40.96 per hour (equivalent to $54,636 to $74,547 per annum), dependent upon education and/or experience of the

successful candidate. A full benefits package (which include Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan) is provided to regular full-time staff.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact Checks.

Interested applicants may forward their resume, with a cover letter by May 28th 2023 to:

Recruitment Team

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families

500 – 717 Portage Ave Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8

Email: employment@newdirections.mb.ca

Please include the job posting number MAY-CET-0069-23 in your email subject line and/or in your cover letter. Applications without a job posting number quoted may not be considered.

Applicants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply directly to employment.DeafHH@newdirections.mb.ca, for an accessible application and selection process

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.