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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.
F.H. Collins Secondary School is currently seeking a passionate educator to join our dynamic learning community. F.H.C is a dual-track English/French Immersion school serving approximately 780 students in grades 8 through 12. We provide students with a diverse range of academic, athletic performance, outdoor/experiential, trades, and arts programs. We are proud of our strong academic programming, cultural diversity, and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.
Located in the capital city of Whitehorse, Yukon, F.H.C sits alongside the Yukon River on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Our school continuously works to honour First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being, and we value our deep connections with families and the broader community.
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School: F.H.Collins Secondary
Location: Whitehorse
Position: First Nation Language Teacher
FTE: 0.5
Start Date: August 25, 2025
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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:
- Demonstrated language proficiency (read, write and speak) to deliver the Tlingit language and culture program at the secondary school level
- Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to improve language proficiency
- Extensive knowledge and awareness of Yukon First Nations/Teslin Tlingit Council culture, traditional practices, values and beliefs as well as a good understanding of the past and current issues in education, heritage and languages with a view to past, the present and the future
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Strong interest and ability to teach the Tlingit language and culture as a second language
- Strong classroom management skills
- Ability to adapt and modify curriculum to address students’ needs and gifts to ensure that all students experience success in this program
- Ability to work as a team member and a willingness and enthusiasm to participate in all staff meetings, school wide functions and initiatives, as well as Yukon First Nations Language Teacher professional development
- Ability to connect and collaborate with school based staff, parents and/or caregiver
- Willingness to actively promote Tlingit language and culture within school programming and environment
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Preference will be given to Tlingit language qualified citizens of the Teslin Tlingit Council
For more information about the position, please contact Ruth Burridge, Principal, at
For more information about the position, please contact Karnika Bains, Human Resources Consultant at karnika.bains@yukon.ca
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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.
