Literacy Teacher

This is a n until filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application 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: Literacy TeacherStart Date: August 26, 2024ROSS RIVER SCHOOL (RRS) Ross River Home to the Kaska Dena people, Ross River school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Kaska is the traditional language of the Kaska Dena people. Ross River School is a K-12 school with approximately 55 students. 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 Ross River. For more information about our school, please visit our website at Ross River 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 or equivalent with post-secondary course work in Language Arts; Recent practicum or teaching experience with emergent literacy curriculum delivery including individual assessment of literacy development through approaches that align with the science of reading;Recent practicum or teaching experience in an intermediate classroom with a focus on literacy instruction; Understanding of and experience delivering differentiated learning pedagogies is an asset;Experience working with Indigenous learners in a culturally diverse community is an asset;Experience teaching in a multi-grade class would be an asset.Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:Eagerness to learn about and integrate Kaska Dena culture & worldview, and the Dene zagi (Kaska language) in the classroom;Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with Ross River Dena Council government, community members, community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming; Keenness to live, work, and participate as an active member of the Ross River community;Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to develop meaningful relationships, evaluate and record progress and motivate learners;Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education, excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partners;Demonstrated ability to implement restorative practice and positive behavioral interventions and supports;Demonstrated ability to implement effective support systems to assist at-risk students (e.g., mentorship opportunities, study groups); Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and analyze in the integration of project-based learning to support curriculum outcomes; Strong understanding and experience with implementing on-the-land curriculum;Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, science of reading approaches to literacy; Demonstrated ability to develop, support and implement Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Plans, Safety Plans and Individual Education Plans;Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, developmentally responsive approaches;Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible;Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole; 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.comTo chat further about applying for the role, reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman , Teacher Recruitment Co ordinator 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 August 23 , 2024 using the following link: YG - E-Recruitment - Teacher - RRS - (49825) (hrsmart.com)Shäw níthän | Máhsin cho | Gunalchîsh | Gùnèlchish | Sógá sénlá ' | Màhsi ' choo | Mähsi ' cho | Tsin'ii choh