Description
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.
School: F.H Collins Secondary School
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Temporary English 9-12
FTE: 0.857
Temporary English 9-12
Start Date: Aug 21, 2025
End Date: January 16, 2026
Assignment: Gr 9-12 temp Eng Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor of Education or equivalent
- Undergraduate degree in English, or teaching qualifications in Sr. English;
- Recent experience teaching students with a wide range of abilities
- Recent experience adapting curriculum and assessment to meet a wide range of abilities;
- Recent classroom teaching experience teaching classroom English at the secondary level
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Demonstrated experience using experiential learning in sciences
- Strong knowledge of technology use in a school setting
- Demonstrated ability to teach secondary courses/ classes in both English and French
- Recent experience incorporating a wide range of formative and summative assessment tools; and teaching a standards-based / competency based curriculum
- Strong classroom management, planning and organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively and collaboratively with students, staff and the school community
- Experience working with, and effectively supporting, students with learning difficulties
- Experience incorporating indigenous ways of knowing and doing into science
- A knowledge of 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 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: 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.
