K-12 Northern Classroom Teacher
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.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
| Location | Northern Ontario or Manitoba, Canada |
| Start Date | September 2021 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Major | Education |
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