Description
Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.
Empower and inspire learners, families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.
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Assignment: Kindergarten Teacher - Temporary
Start Date: * August 2026 to June 2027
*Calendars for the 2026-27 School year will be finalized early April 2026
GREY MOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL (GMP) - Whitehorse
Home to the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Grey Mountain Primary school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Southern Tutchone is the traditional language of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council people.
Grey Mountain Primary school is a K-3 school with approximately 90 students. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living and being an active member of the community. Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Grey Mountain Primary.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at and the
Qualifications and Experience
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor of Education with specialization in primary/elementary education;
- Recent experience teaching primary students (Kindergarten-Grade 3), with students performing at wide-ranging levels of achievement;
- Experience with play-based teaching;
- Experience integrating co-regulation and social-emotional care practices in the classroom;
- Experience with UFLI literacy;
- 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:
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation people, community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming;
- Eagerness to learn about and integrate the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation culture & worldview, and the Southern Tutchone language in the classroom;
- Strong classroom management, planning and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate learners;
- Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education, excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partners;
- Demonstrated ability to implement restorative practice and developmentally responsive approaches and supports;
- Strong understanding and experience with implementing on-the-land curriculum;
- Demonstrated ability to develop, support and implement Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Plans, Safety Plans and Individual Education Plans;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible;
- Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole;
Additional Information
- To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must hold a Teacher Certification in another Canadian province/territory first;
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Relocation may be available.
- Please note that candidates who hold a temporary work permit and require employer sponsorship for permanent residency or for a work permit are not eligible for employment with FNSB, as we are unable to provide sponsorship support. If this applies to you, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying at this stage. Proceeding with an application in these circumstances may result in the inability to screen to the next stage of the competitive process, even if you are otherwise a strong candidate. We share this information early to respect your time and the time of our community members involved in the hiring process.
To chat further about the role, reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman, Teacher Recruitment Coordinator .
If you'd like to chat further about this assignment, the community or the school, please reach out to Kim! Kim Ramsay, Principal
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