ART TEACHER

TN3 Teacher, Institutional 3
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Correctional Services Division, Manitoba Youth Centre
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44353
Salary(s): TN3 $3,113.88 - $3,976.63 bi-weekly
Closing Date: July 21, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Internal Security Check
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Valid Manitoba Classroom Teacher’s Certificate

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent motivational skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work as a team player and to work independently under minimum supervision
• Experience teaching and knowledge of the Manitoba visual arts curriculum 8- 12

Desired:

• Successful completion of one (or more) courses related to the education of special adults, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Prior teaching or related work experience with youth in a special education and multi-grade setting
• Special Education Certificate
• Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language
• Bachelor of Education degree specializing in Art education
• Knowledge of justice system
• Knowledge about Indigenous culture; Indigenous Art, and the different mediums used to present Indigenous Art

Duties:
Functioning as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the teacher provides education programs and intervention inputs required to prepare youth sentenced under The Youth Criminal Justice Act for successful integration into the community. As the teacher you will be working with youth in custody and manage the visual arts aspects of individualized education programming grades 8-12. This includes assessment of learning needs and styles, development and implementation of relevant programs, use of computers to individualize programs and ongoing evaluation/reporting of student progress while meeting proper and accepted reporting and documentation guidelines within expected time frames. You will involve students in the development of individualized programs that teach to their strengths and interests. You will promote personally and socially responsible choices and decision-making skills, use group dynamics, structured learning strategies, cognitive restructuring and relapse prevention in meeting the risk and needs of the youth residing at the Manitoba Youth Centre. The school year at Manitoba Youth Centre is similar to that of the public school system.

Please refer the Job description for details