Principal

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.

Assignment: Principal - Permanent

Start Date: August 20, 2025

TAKHINI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (TAK) - Whitehorse

Home to the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Takhini Elementary 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.

Takhini Elementary school is a K-7 school with approximately 141 students. We are actively seeking a committed and qualified educator who is 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 Takhini Elementary.

For more information, please visit the and the First Nation School Board .

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;
• Experience as an educational leader, providing instructional leadership, supervision, mentorship and evaluation;
• Experience in assessing and responding to student needs in social /emotional domains, life skills, development, behavior support, threat assessment, and crisis intervention.
• Experience working in partnership with Indigenous communities and Governments in advancing shared educational priorities, 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 Kwanlin Dün and Ta'an Kwach'an Council, community members, community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming;
• 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;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and analyze in the integration of project-based learning to support curriculum outcomes;
• 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.

To chat further about the role, reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman, Teacher Recruitment Coordinator

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