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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 learning assistant teacher to join the team at Christ the King Elementary School. Christ the King Elementary School provides a faith-based, Roman Catholic education within the public school system of Yukon Education. Our school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. CKES is a K-7 school of approximately 360 students, serving a diverse cultural population. Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life-long learning. We do this by creating a learning environment where respect, understanding, security, risk-taking, responsibility and reaching out are important values. We believe that each child is unique and special. The values we teach are based on a Catholic philosophy of education. We promote a strong personal relationship with God and respect for the dignity and innate goodness of every person.
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.
- Experience identifying and implementing targeted strength-based literacy and numeracy interventions in a school setting.
- Experience developing, implementing, and/or revising IEPs (Individual Education Plans) or SSPs (Student Support Plans).
- Experience using First Peoples ways of Knowing, Doing and Being to support and instruct students.
- Training, experience and/or willingness for training in Reading Recovery will be an asset.
- Training and/or experience with specific numeracy interventions will be an asset.
- Training and/or experience in trauma responsive educational practices would be an asset.
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 teaching or providing culturally and developmentally responsive approaches for positive behavior.
- Ability to support social emotional learning, positive well-being, and restorative practices in the school setting.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively and collaboratively with students, staff, and the school community.
- Experience using and integrating technology as part of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Willingness to support the school mission statement and participate in all religious activities.
- An appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Yukon with the ability to incorporate and promote this diversity within the faith life of the school community.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population.
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.
- Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent
Additional Information
- As English is the administrative language for the Government of Yukon, please submit your cover letter and resume in English.
- Preference will be given to the candidate who is a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church, committed to excellence in Catholic Education.
- 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
To receive preference, it is required to include a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference, current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate.
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: Jeanette Gallant, jeanette.gallant@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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