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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.
We seek a talented individual to join the Department of Education
Over three weeks in July 2025, the Department of Education will be offering summer literacy camps for students entering either Grade 3 or Grade 4 next school year.
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If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
School: Summer School Programming
Position: Teaching Principal - Administration and Teaching English, Mathematics or Science - Summer School - ½ days
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: July 18, 2025
The Department of Education will be offering summer school courses for secondary students who have not successfully completed a course and who wish to strengthen their skills in one of the core academic subjects.
We also offer summer literacy camps for students entering Grade 2 or 3 next school year and numeracy camps for students entering grades 3 & 4.
The principal's duties will include:
• Collaborate with the superintendent to establish a teaching and support staff in preparation for the Summer School session.
• Providing educational and administrative leadership responsibilities for students and staff participating in Summer School.
• Teaching a summer school course
• Other leadership responsibilities for students and staff participating in summer school and summer literacy and numeracy camps.
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;
• Recent experience teaching English or Mathematics or Science at the secondary level;
• Experience assisting and delivering blended model of instruction utilizing technology and paper based materials is an asset.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
• Educational leadership skills and outstanding ability to motivate and sustain a team
• Ability to plan, organize and manage secondary students in a physical or virtual classroom settings
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet a range of learning styles and abilities
• Ability to utilize a Student Information System such as Aspen for grade input and to maintain student records is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of current evaluation and assessment practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills;
• Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population
• Previous Yukon Summer School experience would be an asset
• Recent school leadership experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Preference will be given to teachers currently employed by the Department of Education;
• 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.
For more information about the position, please contact Karnika Bains, Human Resources Consultant at karnika.bains@yukon.ca
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