Dance and Dramatic Arts Teacher - Junior School
Strive to Excel ~ Serve with Humility ~ Lead with Integrity
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School is a respectful learning community that inspires academic excellence, creative expression, active healthy living and social responsibility in order to develop compassionate and confident individuals. SJR is an independent co-educational Kindergarten to Grade 12 university-preparatory day school that prepares students for university and the challenges of the world beyond. We invite applications for the following position:
Dance and Dramatic Arts Teacher (Junior School)
Full-time (1.0 EFT) teaching position to commence September 2026
The Dance and Dramatic Arts Teacher (Junior School) will work closely with students and colleagues to nurture creativity, confidence, and collaboration through engaging performing arts experiences.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience teaching musical theatre, drama, and/or dance at the elementary level.
- Training in ballet, jazz, modern, tap or similar dance disciplines, with the ability to design developmentally appropriate movement experiences for children.
- Experience designing and directing age-appropriate drama activities, scenes, or musical theatre pieces that build students’ confidence in performance, collaboration, and storytelling.
- Commitment to embedding diverse cultural perspectives, including Indigenous ways of knowing and being, through creative movement and performance.
- A strong understanding of child development and differentiated instruction.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills; working closely with colleagues to support the holistic development and academic success of students.
- The ability to inspire enthusiasm and creativity in young learners in a welcoming and supportive classroom environment.
- Proficiency in leveraging technology in purposeful and innovative ways to enhance learning experiences.
The successful candidate will be a caring educator who fosters a sense of belonging and ensures that all students feel valued, supported, and challenged, while embodying the School’s core values of respect, empathy, courage, and integrity.
They will join a dynamic campus where motivated students and dedicated faculty create an innovative, enriching, and inclusive community. Faculty contribute to both curricular and co-curricular programming, supporting academic and school-life opportunities for all students.
Teachers receive competitive compensation and may apply for professional development funding. Grade-level teaching assignments may change from year to year based on operational needs.
The candidate must hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate or be eligible to obtain one. Qualified applicants should forward their applications, including a cover letter, résumé, a recent teaching evaluation and the names of three professional references by March 20, 2026, to:
By submitting an application for employment, applicants consent to the School conducting inquiries into suitability for employment by contacting references provided and/or former employers, verification of academic records and any information publicly available online, including social media. The duration of this consent is limited from the time of my application to the time that hiring for the 2025-2026 school year is completed. This information will not be shared with any other organization or individual outside of the School, without your request or prior authorization, unless required or permitted by law.
Attn: Human Resources
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School
400 South Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3T 3K5
Winnipeg, MB R3T 3K5
F: (204) 477-2466
E: humanresources@sjr.mb.ca By submitting an application for employment, applicants consent to the School conducting inquiries into suitability for employment by contacting references provided and/or former employers, verification of academic records and any information publicly available online, including social media. The duration of this consent is limited from the time of my application to the time that hiring for the 2025-2026 school year is completed. This information will not be shared with any other organization or individual outside of the School, without your request or prior authorization, unless required or permitted by law.
In accordance with its employment equity policy, SJR encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all who apply; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
SJR is committed to promoting the welfare of our students. All qualified applicants will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to commencement of employment.
SJR is proud to be accredited and affiliated with several local, national and international educational organizations.