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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.
Our school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dunn First Nation and Ta’an Kwachan Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. FHC is a 8-12 school of approximately 750 students, serving a diverse cultural population. Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life-long learning. This position provides support for individual students or small groups of students who have diverse learning needs. These needs may be academic, social-emotional, medical or a combination of all. Students with such needs may demonstrate behaviours that require patience, compassion, and knowledge of strategies that support neuro-diverse learners.
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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!
1 position 1 semester with the possibility of extension.
School: FH Collins
Position: Education assistant
FTE: 2.0
Start Date: August 21, 2025
End Date: June 12, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
Experience working with youth;
Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;
Experience working with youth with cognitive or behavioural special needs would be an asset;
Experience attending to health care physical needs, which may include feeding, toileting, and responding to medical needs would be an asset;
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations;
Ability to work as a member of a team;
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;
Willingness to attend to health care physical needs, which may include feeding, toileting, and responding to medical needs
Ability to work with minimal supervision;
Calm and patient, with the ability to positively resolve conflict
Experience collaborating with teachers and staff to successfully implement a student’s individualized education program;
Willingness to engage in extensive professional development to support students in a Shared Resource Program with students with non-verbal communication
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provide before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
- Standard First Aid; to be provided within 3 months of the first day of employment
- Completion of the Education Assistant YG Learn course
For more information about this position, please contact: Ruth Burridge, Principal at
If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact:
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