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Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!
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.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Holy Family Elementary School team. The HFES school acknowledges and respects, and are grateful for the opportunity to work, learn and play within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. We strive to strengthen the relationships and partnerships between home, school, students and the community. We hope that you will be willing to participate as a partner in your student's education as all Yukon schools seek to support students in reaching their full potential.
This position is for a Primary Teacher/Learning Assistance Teacher. You will assume responsibility for teaching in the primary wing (K-3), leading Educational Assistants in their support roles, and facilitating student integration into classes and the wider school community, as is appropriate.
You can learn more about being a teacher or school administrator including salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website. .
If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
Important application requirements
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.
Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent with specialization in elementary education
• Recent teaching experience Grades K to 7
• Experience working with student Individual Educational Plans and Behavioral Support Plans
• Experience teaching prescribed Catholic education programs and experience integrating Catholic education throughout the curriculum;
• Willingness to complete additional in-service learning in the areas of ADHD and Autism
• Additional Teaching Qualifications in ADHD and Autism is an asset
• Additional Teaching Qualifications in Special Education is an asset
Desired knowledge, skills, and suitability
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:
• Successful implementation of effective instructional practices when working with student Individual Educational Plans and Behavioural Support Plans
• The ability to apply assessment for, as and of student learning within an IEP
• Ability to provide positive intervention in a developmentally responsive way
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with students, Educational Assistants, families, administration, other staff members, and consultants
• Ability to support targeted intervention with students by utilizing diagnostic assessments and scaffold interventions based on data
• Ability to work as a member of a professional team and willingness to participate in the total school program
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations people and a culturally diverse student population
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.
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To receive preference, it is required to submit a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference, current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate prior to the close date. Please submit all these documents to: Heather Dickert at Heather.Dickert@yukon.ca.
Qualified applicants for teacher vacancies shall be hired based Article 49 Teacher Priority Hiring of the Yukon Association of Education Professionals Collective Agreement.
For more information about this position, please contact: Maria Gray at Maria.Gray@yukon.ca
If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Heather Dickert at Heather.Dickert@yukon.ca.
For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below!
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