Position: Early Years Literacy Support Teacher

Location: Area 2 Office Dauphin, Manitoba

Start Date: September 3, 2024

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Term of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

Reporting to the Area Superintendent, and the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Academic Programs and Instruction, the Early Years Literacy Support Teachers primary purpose is to work in collaboration with classroom teachers and Principals in various schools throughout Area 2 to advance student achievement in literacy (Kindergarten to Grade 3.)The Early Years Literacy Support Teacher provides the following supports and services: Programming support and development

Classroom support

Individualized and small group instruction

Assessments

Other related responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Degree and Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for)

Current knowledge of effective literacy instruction and assessment practices

Experience providing, creating and implementing literacy programming at the Early Years level

Knowledge and experience with targeted literacy programs

Strong planning and communication skills

Knowledge and implementation of cooperative learning/small group instruction

The ability to work alongside teachers, colleagues and contribute collaboratively as a team member

Knowledge of Indigenous Way of Life

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning

Valid Manitoba Drivers License and ability to travel overnightApplicants are required to submit the following: cover letter

current resume

list of three professional references including email addresses and contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicants performance in the applicants current or recent assignmentThank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the

successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)

and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at

Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.