The Manitoba Teachers’ Society is seeking outstanding classroom teachers, principals, resource teachers, counsellors, clinicians, coaches, and consultants to design and deliver workshops. Members of the Teacher-Led Learning Team are leaders, learners, and collaborators who share a passion for professional learning. The work of the team attracts members who are reflective, energetic, collaborative, and creative: This commitment is both intense and rewarding, and team members report that the work and learning on the team enriches overall performance in their daily teaching and leadership roles.
Application Components
1. Cover Letter of Interest including, at minimum, the following information:
- Current position;
- Reason for applying; and
- Area(s) of interest/experience
2. Current Resume including, at minimum, the following information:
- Name, MTS number, and contact information
- Teaching experience (grade levels and subjects taught);
- Leadership experience (this does not have to be in formal positions);
- Languages spoken;
- Academic credentials/Other certifications or highlights;
- Recent professional development (within the last three years); and
- School/Community/Local/MTS activities, committees, etc…
3. Two Letters of Recommendation (one of which should be from your principal/vp or superintendent), that speak to your knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
- Communication;
- Collaboration;
- Leadership;
- Facilitation skills; and/or
- Experience/expertise
Overview of the Commitment
TLLT is a two-year appointment, renewable to a maximum of six consecutive years. Successful candidates deliver up to four workshops per year for which the Society covers leave time and associated expenses. TLLT members are required to attend training seminars and design days at McMaster House. Release time (for school days) and associated expenses are paid.
Summer Seminar: August 27, 28, 29, 2019
Fall Seminar: September 27 & 28, 2019
Winter Seminar: November 1 & 2, 2019
Deployment Debrief & Reflection Day: May 2, 2020
Criteria for TLLT Candidates
MTS members who:
- have a variety of experiences and roles;
- have formal or informal leadership experience;
- are willing to travel within Manitoba for deployments;
- have demonstrated interpersonal, leadership and communication skills;
- are in good standing, actively working in the public school system;
- have interest and/or experience in the professional development of adult learners; and
- have the ability to commit to a minimum two-year term, including training & design days.
Application Process
- Advise your principal and/or superintendent and your Local President that you are applying to the Teacher-Led Learning Team
- Submit your application by April 15, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview
- Where possible, interviews occur at your school site at a mutually agreed-upon time
- Successful candidates will be notified by June 2019
Please send your cover letter of interest, resume, and letters of recommendation to:
Eric Sagenes
TLLT Team Leader
esagenes@mbteach.org
More information about the Teacher-Led Learning Team (TLLT) here
Consideration is given to the appointment of people in such a manner as to reflect the diversity of Manitoba’s population. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Manitoba Teachers’ Society understands the importance of its members’ privacy and the sensitivity of personal information, and it is committed to protecting privacy in its collection, use, and distribution of personal information. Please refer to our policy online for information about how the Society manages its members’ personal information and safeguards privacy: http://www.mbteach.org/mtscms/2016/05/06/mts-privacy-policy-english/