Education Assistant

Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

The department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of the diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Khàtìnas.àxh Community School team . The KCS school KCS is moving towards an inclusive Outdoor and Place Based Learning school with strong ties to local First Nation values, traditions, and culturally relevant learning opportunities entwined into the Yukon Curriculum. We are a small Early Kindergarten to grade 12 school looking for people with dynamic skills in classroom management, place based learning, and the ability to work with local First Nation, community stakeholders, and parents/caregivers to provide a holistic approach to learning. This position provides opportunities for planning, organization, and communication with the school Based team leaders, education specialists, and community to create unique ways of learning for students. The focus is building students with efficacies in literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility in both the classroom and outdoors. This position requires knowledge and experience in designing Individual Education Plans, Student Support Plans, and Student Behavioural Plans as well as assisting students to achieve their best possible learning outcomes.

School: Khàtìnas.àxh Community School

Location: Teslin

Position: EA

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: August 21, 2025

Assignment: Educational Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

• Experience working with youth with special needs would be considered an asset

• Experience working with youth with special needs with training in Autism would be an asset

• Post-secondary training in educational assistant, exceptionality worker, special education assistant, or a related field would be considered an asset

• Experience working with First Nation students in a culturally diverse community would be considered and asset

• Add clear, understandable, realistic and demonstratable-in-a-resume qualifications.

• This is the most important component of the job posting.

• It is the foundation which the panel will use to screen the resumes and assess applicants.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;

• Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations;

• Ability to work as a member of a team;

• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;

• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;

• Ability to work with minimal supervision;

• Experience working with children with Autism is an asset

• Experience working with students in outdoor learning environments is an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
• Yukon Teacher Certification; learn about the certification process
• Yukon First Nations 101 , to be completed at your first opportunity.

Relocation might be available

For more information about this position, please contact: Dr. Rea Postoloski at

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Karnika Bains, Human Resources Consultant at,

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Please do not submit your transcripts of Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process.