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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 individual to join the J.V. Clark School team as a permanent Learning Assistance Teacher (LAT). The successful candidate for this role works with classroom teachers to provide Tier 1 and 2 support for students with exceptional and unique literacy needs. Additionally, the LAT will provide coaching and guidance to classroom teachers for a variety of classroom dynamics. The LAT can set up reading recovery pull-outs for learners in grade 1 if needs arise. It is not an essential ingredient of the role, but if a candidate possesses extra-curricular skills and hobbies this would be very advantageous for the holistic, hands-on, experiential learning school environment which is emerging at JV Clark School.
JV Clark School is a small, rural school with approximately 50 students which means class sizes are smaller than would be expected in urban schools. This allows teachers to develop strong relationships with students and families. The school community strives to inculcate hands-on experiences with the BC curriculum. This year alone, the school welcomed experts in the following activities: drum making, cedar paddle carving, rabbit snaring, canoeing, herbal medicines, traditional foods, basket weaving, fiddle, guitar, ukelele, dog mushing, moose hair tufting, beading, felting, soap making – to name just a few! JV Clark School is a happy school with strong comradery amongst staff and strong connection to the local community of 500 people. We have a tight-knit and energetic staff who embrace new ideas and unique opportunities. The school principal strongly values continued learning and encourages and supports staff participation in choice Professional Development.
Mayo is situated alongside the confluences of the Mayo and Stewart Rivers. It is a beautiful place, surrounded by evergreen and birch forests affording outdoor enthusiasts plenty to do including canoeing – flatwater and river, hiking, fishing, hunting, bird watching, skiing, snowmobiling, motocross – just to name a few things to do here! Aside from the 500 or so humans that reside here, there are also frequent sightings of bears, deer, and moose. Beavers are at work in the Mayo River chopping down tress for their lodges and woodpeckers are often heard tapping away on distant trees. At night, walkers will here the distant hooting of owls as well. The air is fresh and Nature is alive and well in Mayo and the surrounding environs.
The Village of Mayo and the First Nation of Na Cho Nyak Dun are active participants in the community and there is no shortage of activities happening on a weekly basis including painting classes, yoga classes, daily exercise classes, free ice skating in winter, and plenty of festivals occurring throughout the year. For those with dogs, Mayo is a very dog-friendly location with many landlords accepting tenants with well-behaved dogs. Mayo is a great place to live and work. It is quiet, peaceful, and tranquil place and only a 4-hour drive for a weekend getaway to Whitehorse or 2 hours to the historical delight that is Dawson City.
Before applying, prospective applicants are encouraged to check out the school website and call the school Principal to find out more about teaching at JV Clark School and living in the heart of the Yukon, Mayo.
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;
- Experience working in a collaborative and professional learning environment.
Desired knowledge, skills, and suitability
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:
- Experience developing and delivering inquiry-based/project-based learning to support curriculum would be an asset;
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population;
- A strong motivation to develop curriculum which provides meaningful connections to local First Nation Na-Cho Nyak Dun traditions and culture;
- Willingness to actively promote Northern Tutchone language and culture within school programming and environment;
- An appreciation and understanding of the unique needs of primary aged students;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively with students, parents, staff members, administrators, and consultants;
- Willingness to live in a rural community;
- Candidates are encouraged to highlight their extra skills which could include any of the following (but not limited to): fine arts, occupational trade skills, outdoor and wilderness training, musical ability, computer coding, and/or sporting expertise.
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;
- Additional Information;
- Relocation may be available;
- 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: Douglas Cooper, JV Clark School Principal at douglas.cooper@yukon.ca.
If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Meagan Widrig, Human Resource Consultant at meagan.widrig@yukon.ca.
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