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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.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Hidden Valley Elementary School team as a grade one teacher. HVES is a welcoming, connected school community where engaged students develop their sense of identity and belonging. Every student develops the skills to be successful in literacy and numeracy because of our commitment to nurturing the whole child, in an inclusive, and culturally rich environment that values and respects Yukon First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being.
School: Hidden Valley Elementary School
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Temporary Teacher - Grade 1
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 21, 2025
End Date: June 12th, 2026
Assignment: Grade 1 Teahcer
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor of Education
- Experience teaching at the primary grade levels in a classroom, including literacy and numeracy.
- Experience teaching structured literacy.
- Experience infusing First Peoples ways of Knowing, Doing and Being into the curriculum to support and instruct students.
- Experience in the design and implementation of differentiated programming for diverse needs in the classroom.
- Experience utilizing universal design for learning in the classroom.
- Experience and/or willingness to incorporate the outdoors into the curriculum is an asset.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
- Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Willingness and ability to work as a member of a team and to participate in the total school programs and initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships and work with students, parents, staff members, consultants, and administrators.
- Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students with a range of learning styles and abilities and to meet the needs of students with Individual Educational Plans.
- Effective and respectful classroom management based on a developmental understanding of children’s strengths and needs.
- A strong commitment to the practice of differentiated instruction and assessment within the classroom to meet student needs.
- Strong commitment to and proven dedication to support the philosophy, values and beliefs of the school.
- Knowledge and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon 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.
For more information about the position, please contact Trine Dennis, Principal, Hidden Valley Elementary School 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.
If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
