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Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life
Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive 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.
Yukon Education and the Selkirk Elementary School Council invite applications from dynamic educators who can lead Selkirk Elementary School and create a strong consensus with a diverse group of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have the balance of skills necessary to co-create a strong, relevant and culturally inclusive community of learners that allows all students to reach their potential.
Selkirk Elementary School is a dual track English/French elementary school, Grades K - 7 with a student population of approximately 380. Key to Selkirk’s philosophy is the incorporation of social emotional learning, developmentally responsive practice, and structured literacy and numeracy programming. Selkirk serves Whitehorse English language students from the downtown and Riverdale neighbourhoods and French Immersion students from Whitehorse and the Greater Whitehorse areas.
Selkirk Elementary is located on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch 'än Council, and partnering with Yukon First Nations is a school priority.
All Yukon schools seek to support students in reaching their full potential
School: Selkirk Elementary School
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Temporary Vice-Principal/LAT
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: Aug 21, 2025
End Date: June 12, 2026
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If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Possession of, or coursework towards, a Master's Degree in Education or equivalent in educational administration and/or elementary curriculum in a French Immersion setting;
- At least one year of experience in an administrative role in a French Immersion setting;
- Bilingual both French and English- written and oral;
- Demonstrates experience with, or a strong willingness to learn about, the Neurosequential Model and developmentally responsive practices to support student growth and well-being.
- Experience as an educational leader, providing instructional leadership, supervision, mentorship and evaluation;
- Recent experience working with First Nation learners, families and partners;
- Experience in assessing and responding to student needs in social /emotional domains, life skills, development, behavior support, threat assessment, and crisis intervention.
- Successful teaching experience, Grades K-7 in a French Immersion school;
- Competency with First Nations language(s) is an asset;
- Completion of provincial/regional Principal and/or Supervisory Officer Qualifications is an asset
NOTE: Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the education criteria listed above will be equally considered.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, establish, and maintain rapport with students, parents, staff, school council, and First Nations;
- Strong and effective leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teachers and students to reach their full potential;
- Ability to foster an environment of instructional excellence to deepen teacher learning that improves student outcomes;
- A knowledge and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally-diverse student population including the ability to apply the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in a school setting;
- Decision making skills which demonstrate effective listening, ability to accommodate and to mediate diverse views from educational partners, and the commitment to seeking cooperative resolution;
- Strong classroom management, planning and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability to implement school-wide change with measurable results
- Experience and philosophy of restorative practice and positive approaches to behaviour interventions and support;
- Knowledge of support systems to assist at risk students;
- Ability to use curriculum to support innovation and transform practices to support student engagement and learning.
- Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole;
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 may be available.
For more information about the position, please contact Lesli Doran, Principal, Selkirk Elementary School 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.
