Description
as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.
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: Vice-Principal
Start Date: August 28, 2024
CHIEF ZZEH GITTLIT SCHOOL (CZG) - Old Crow
Chief Zzeh Gittlit School respectfully acknowledges that it is located within the traditional territory of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.
Chief Zzeh Gittlit School (CZGS) is located in the community of Old Crow, Yukon Territory. Old Crow is a remote, fly-in community in northern Yukon, 112 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Approximately 245 people live in Old Crow. Gwich’in is the traditional language of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation people.
Chief Zzeh Gittlit School is a K-12 school with approximately 40 students. CZGS is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. 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 Old Crow.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at Chief Zzeh Gittlit School and the First Nation School Board website.
Qualifications and Experience
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor of Education and commitment to continued education;
Demonstrated educational leadership experience within a school staff;
Teaching experience;
Experience teaching in a rural First Nation community would be an asset.
NOTE: Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the education criteria listed above will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
Teaching approach that is student-centered, strength-based, holistic and land-based;
Passion for land-based, experiential education;
Supportive of inclusive education;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skill working with parents, staff members, consultants and related agencies;
Eagerness to learn the Gwich’in language;
Passion to learn about and gain an understanding of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation’s culture;
Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole
Ability to work collaboratively with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation government, Educational Support Workers (ESW), community Elders, and families;
Experience implementing restorative practice and positive behavioral interventions and supports;
Experience implementing effective support systems to assist at-risk students;
A solid knowledge and understanding of the needs of both elementary and high school learners;
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.
In communities outside of Whitehorse, there may be affordable though modest rental accommodation (sometimes shared) provided by Yukon Housing Corporation. Private accommodation is limited. If not available, candidates will need to find their own private accommodation, with assistance where possible from the First Nation School Board. For more information on rural communities in the Yukon, visit: www.travelyukon.com
To chat further about the role, reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman, Teacher Recruitment Coordinator Lauren.Chapman@yukon.ca
If you have questions regarding e-recruitment or how to apply, reach out to E-recruitment! Client Support, E-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca
Please apply by October 4, 2024 using the following link: https://yukongovernment4.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/53051
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