Description
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 teacher/counselor to join the Golden Horn Elementary School team. GHES is located within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. We value experiential/place based learning on the land and inside the classroom. We strive to use the best research-driven teaching methods that foster learner agency and student-led learning experiences.
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 visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.
Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent
• Additional post-secondary coursework in related fields such as counselling and special education
• Strong knowledge of child development and trauma-informed practices in educational settings
• Experience providing support to students in emotional and behavioural areas
• Teaching experience at various grade levels across K-7
• Knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, such as The Zones of Regulation and We Thinkers would be an asset
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:
• Ability to track student behaviour, assess needs, and triage appropriate supports, as well as assist in the development of relevant Student Support Plans (SSPs)
• Familiarity with restorative justice practices and collaborative problem-solving
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and inclusive practices
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations and promoting equity in school settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with students, staff, and families
Conditions of Employment
This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance including vulnerable sector check
• To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must be certified in another Canadian province/ territory first
• Yukon First Nations 101 to be completed within one year
Additional Information
• Candidates who possess qualifications, skills, and personal attributes that are appropriate for the assignment who do not hold a valid teaching certificate, at request, may be granted a letter of permission as a teacher issued in accordance with the Education Act
• If you are a permanent (indeterminate) teacher in a Yukon school, you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this temporary job
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: Marc Senecal, Principal at Marc.Senecal@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, Teacher Recruitment Coordinator, at Heather.Dickert@yukon.ca.
To apply on this position, please visit Yukon.ca/employment
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!
• Benefits and leave
• Learning and development
• Health and wellbeing
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Terms of employment
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