Vice-Principal

This is an until filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time 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-PrincipalStart Date: August 26, 2024JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( JES ) Watson Lake Home to the Liard First Nation people, Johnson Elementary School is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Dene zagi (Kaska) is the traditional language of the Liard First Nation people. Johnson Elementary School is a K 7 school with approximately 130 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, the Liard First Nation Education team and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Watson Lake.For more information, please visit the Johnson Elementary School website and the HYPERLINK "http://www.fnsb.ca/">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;Recent teaching experience; Experience teaching in a rural First Nation community would be an asset.Additional post-secondary coursework in related fields such as counselling, counselling psychology or Master of Education in Counselling is 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 Dene zagi (Kaska language);Passion to learn about and gain an understanding of Liard First Nation (Kaska Dene) culture & worldview; 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 the Liard First Nation government, Daylu Dena Council, 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.comTo chat further about 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 - Temporary Teacher - SEC - (49683) (hrsmart.com)Shäw níthän | Máhsin cho | Gunalchîsh | Gùnèlchish | Sógá sénlá ' | Màhsi ' choo | Mähsi ' cho | Tsin'ii choh