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K-12 Northern Classroom Teacher

Teach For Canada

Northern Ontario or Manitoba, Canada

Dedicated housing provided by the First Nation called a "teacherage" (rent is typically between $0 - $700 CAD per month)

Relocation and travel allowances are common but specific to each First Nation

Start September 2021

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Major: Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Certified to teach in a Canadian province or territory or certification-eligible (graduating from a Canadian teacher education program by July 2021)
Legal working status in Canada for the minimum two-year teaching commitment
Available to attend the Summer Enrichment Program for 2 weeks in July 2021 (In person or virtual delivery determined by Spring 2021)
Able to relocate and teach full-time in a rural First Nations community in Fall 2021

Job Benefits:

Dedicated housing provided by the First Nation called a "teacherage" (rent is typically between $0 - $700 CAD per month)
Relocation and travel allowances are common but specific to each First Nation
Professional support: Teachers have regular check-ins with a Teacher Development Manager, receive in-person classroom coaching up to twice per year, and are eligible for an Additional Qualification subsidy.
Peer support network: Teachers are connected to each other through online forums and a variety of social gatherings, including an optional summer reunion.
Personal support: Teachers have access to mental health and wellness resources including counsellors who provide individual therapy, plus receive the occasional care package from Teach For Canada
Benefits may also include extended health and dental coverage, as well as a pension plan, amongst others. You could also be eligible for northern resident deductions.

Job Description:

Teach For Canada is recruiting teachers for full-time classroom positions in First Nations in Northern Ontario and Manitoba. Successful candidates will start teaching in September 2021.

Why we exist

Education in Canada is a success story, but high overall quality masks deep inequality. The twin challenges of teacher supply and turnover compound historical injustice and systemic inequities to produce an education gap between First Nations and non-First Nations communities.

Teach For Canada is a non-profit organization that works with northern communities to recruit, prepare, and support committed teachers who will support student success in the North.

Who we look for

You have a strong, flexible teaching practice and are inclusive of all students. You may work with students who are below grade level or have to teach outside of your subject specialization. Our Teacher Development team will provide two years of classroom support.
You are resilient and have established self-care strategies to overcome challenges. You can sometimes feel isolated and lonely, especially when trying to explain life in the community to family and friends. We will support you with a community of like-minded peers and access to counselling services.
You want to work collaboratively with community members to incorporate local knowledge. It can be difficult to integrate First Nation cultures and languages, especially if they are new to you. Our Summer Enrichment Program will prepare you through workshops on Indigenous histories, cultures, and locally-responsive teaching approaches.

As an organization that works with First Nations, we value Indigenous perspectives in our program and encourage Indigenous candidates to apply.

2020/21 Selection Process:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and you will hear back within 2 weeks of submission.

The deadline to apply for this round of selection is February 5th, 2021

Introductory Interviews: select dates in January and February 2021
Fit Interviews: February 19-21st
Reference Checks: February 22 nd to March 7th
Final selection: March 8th

*First Nations community partners will begin extending offers to selected teachers in April 2021.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Teach for Canada is a non-profit organization that works with northern First Nations to recruit, prepare, and support committed teachers who will contribute to student success in the North.

Teacher Selection Process

Applications for the 2020-21 school year are now closed. Applications for Fall 2021 will open November 2nd at teachforcanada.ca! The Final deadline will be erly June 2021. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

1. Introductory Interviews: select dates between November 2020 - June 2021.

Ongoing Teacher Support

Teachers will spend a minimum of two years working in the North during which time you can take advantage of our teacher development program, which includes three types of supports:

Professional: Regular check-ins, classroom coaching, and professional development subsidy

Peer: Connect with a community of Teach For Canada teachers, both virtually and in-person

Personal: Access to mental health and wellness resources, including individual counselling

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

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