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Government of YukonPosition Start Date: January 6th, 2025
Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!
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 grade 3 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
• Recent experience teaching elementary grades
• Recent experience and/or training teaching students who are English Language Learners;
• Experience adapting curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities;
• Experience developing and implementing individual education plans and student support plans;
• Experience teaching balanced and structured literacy programs, which include conducting running records, guided reading practices
• Experience incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning across the curriculum
• Experience using various technology, including Epson boards, will 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:
• Strong ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning styles and abilities;
• Strong ability to develop differentiated instructional opportunities for students, to collaborate with LAT teachers and educational assistants;
• Ability to use trauma-informed approaches to develop effective relationships with students
• Ability to assess students’ learning and report progress to parents/guardians using Assessment for Learning and outcome-based grading principles on a competency-based curricular framework;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, consultants, and community agencies;
• Willingness and ability to participate in the total school program including religious education;
• 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.
• Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent
• 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.
• 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 submit a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference, current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate prior to the close date. Please submit all these documents to: teacher.recruitment@yukon.ca
Qualified applicants for teacher vacancies shall be hired based on Article 49 Teacher Priority Hiring of the Yukon Association of Education Professionals Collective Agreement.
For more information about this position, please contact: Jeanette Gallant at 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: teacher.recruitment@yukon.ca
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!
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- Diversity and inclusion
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