Primary School Teacher - K-3

• Shape the future of young learners in a small, multi-age classroom
• Enjoy a competitive salary of $72K-$90K, extensive health benefits, and daily hot lunches
• Join a close-knit community that values education, faith, and culture while fostering your professional growth

About Silverwinds School

Silverwinds School is an independent K-12 institution serving the Silverwinds Hutterite Community near Sperling, Manitoba. Established in 1996 alongside the founding of the Silverwinds Community, the school reflects the Hutterite tradition of providing children with a high-quality education within their local community.

The staff at Silverwinds School are deeply committed to professional development and actively contribute to the broader educational community. They regularly participate in and help organize events such as the biennial International Conference for Hutterite Educators (ICHE), the annual Hutterite Educators of Manitoba (HEM) gathering, and the Hutterite German Conference, which the school has proudly hosted twice.

For more information, please visit our website: silverwinds.org

About the Opportunity

Silverwinds School is looking for a full-time K-3 Primary School Teacher based in Sperling, MB, with the option to start as early as January 2025, or later.

This role focuses on delivering early years education to a low-enrollment, multi-age classroom, with a strong emphasis on English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and early childhood educational best practices. The position reports to the School Principal and is responsible for fostering a supportive learning environment that aligns with the Manitoba curriculum, Christian values, and Hutterite culture.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching and preparing lessons for a K-3 classroom 
• Applying effective classroom management and early years educational psychology
• Designing and conducting assessments in line with Manitoba Education standards
• Building strong relationships with students, parents, and the community
• Participating in professional development and adapting to school needs
• Contributing to extracurricular activities, such as drama, music, and fine arts, where applicable

About You

To qualify, you will need a valid Manitoba Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate (or equivalent from another province) and familiarity with early years (EY) English literacy and numeracy best practices, as well as provincial curricula. A strong grasp of EY educational psychology and classroom management strategies is essential.

Additionally, the following skills and experience are highly valued:

• Experience teaching in low-enrollment, multi-age classrooms
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to learn about and respect the Christian faith in a Hutterite context
• Background in German language instruction, drama, fine arts, or choral singing/music

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong organizational and relationship-building skills, coupled with a respectful and adaptable approach to new cultural contexts. Your enthusiasm for nurturing young learners and your ability to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment will make you a perfect fit for our school.

About the Benefits

Compensation is a competitive annual salary of $72K-$90K, with the potential for negotiation based on additional qualifications and experience, along with a host of excellent benefits including:

• Small class sizes in a tight-knit community 
• Extended health and dental coverage 
• Daily hot lunches, weekly baked goodies, and locally grown, seasonal vegetables 
• Chance to get involved in the community through our field day, picnics, and winter festivals 

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!