Description
Grade 1 Teacher, 100% Term
Bulletin Number:
055-TE-25
Date Posted:
September 16, 2025
School:
Winkler Elementary School
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Garden Valley School Division invites applications for the full-time (1.0 FTE) term position of Grade 1 Teacher at Winkler Elementary School from January 9, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Garden Valley School Division is a dynamic and thriving educational community located in the heartland of Manitoba's beautiful Pembina Valley Region. With a student population of about 4,300, the division encompasses 14 schools in the communities of Winkler, Plum Coulee, Schanzenfeld, Hochfeld, Blumenfeld, Reinland, and Blumengart.
Garden Valley School Division is committed to excellence in education, fostering a culture of trust and belonging among students and staff. The division offers a variety of programs in academics, fine arts, athletics, and technology, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate.
- Prior experience teaching in a grade 1 classroom would be considered an asset.
- The ability to work alongside teachers, colleagues and contribute collaboratively as a team member.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
The above represents general core qualifications for the position and may vary as necessary to the operations of the school/program.
SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Winkler Elementary School (WES) is a K-8 school in the heart of Winkler with a student population of 401 students, a teaching staff of about 27 and support staff of about 21. WES offers a full range of academic programs including Middle Years Exploratory courses that include Home Economics and Industrial Arts. Second language instruction begins in grade 4 with French and German as options. In addition, the school has a band program that starts in grade five. Students in grades 7 and 8 have opportunities for a wide range of extra-curricular sports programs that include soccer, basketball, volleyball, track, badminton and cross country. The school is particularly noted for its vocal and instrumental extra-curricular jazz groups.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Garden Valley School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.
Application packages must include the following documents:
- Cover Letter - please identify the bulletin number that you want your application to be considered for in your cover letter.
- Updated Resume
- Names and contact information of three (3) references that can speak to your teaching experience.
Please submit the following documents to:
The Human Resources Department, Garden Valley School Division, Box 1330, 750 Triple E Boulevard, Winkler, MB R6W 4B3
Tel: (204) 325-8335; Fax: (204) 325-4132
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This competition will remain open until it is filled.
Creating an environment where everyone is inspired to reach their full potential as learners and citizens.
