Temporary Teacher grade 1 and 2

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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: Temporary teacher grade 1 and 2

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: August 21, 2025

End Date: June 12th, 2026

Assignment: Grade 1 and 2 teacher

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• Bachelor of Education
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students in the learning process
  
  
• Bachelor of Education with specialization in elementary school;
• Recent experience teaching beginning literacy and numeracy programs;
• Recent experience teaching elementary school courses;
• Experience with place-based teaching.
• Experience with formative assessment strategies in emergent literacy and foundational numeracy;
• Understanding of, and experience in constructing adapted and modified student learning opportunities within the classroom and on the land an asset
• Experience differentiating and adapting teaching, learning and assessment in classrooms with a wide range of abilities;
• Experience integrating self-regulation and social-emotional care practices in the classroom is an asset.
• Experience with integrating land-based learning into all aspects of curriculum
• Experience working with First Nation students and communities is an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, support and implement Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Plans, Safety Plans and Individual Education Plans;
• strong planning and organizational skills
• ability to incorporate experiential and land based learning into all areas of curriculum
• willingness to participate as an enthusiastic team member in the total school program
• a keen interest and ability to contribute to overall school goals
• strong communication skills for working with students, parents, First Nations representatives, other staff members, administration, and consultants
• willingness to live and participate as a member of a small community
• a knowledge of and sensitivity to the traditions and aspirations of First Nations students and a culturally diverse student population

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.