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This is a until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

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 individual to join F.H. Collins Secondary School team. FHC school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dunn First Nation and Ta’an Kwachan Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. FHC is a dual-track English / French Immersion school, grades 8-12, of approximately 775 students, serving a diverse cultural population. This position is for a part-time (0.875) French Immersion teacher for FI Sciences Humaines 9, FI Sciences Humaines 10 and Social Justice 12 (English), for Semester 2, January 20, 2025 – June 13, 2025.

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, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent


• Undergraduate degree in history (preferred) or geography;


• Experience teaching students with a wide range of abilities;


• Experience adapting curriculum and assessment to meet a wide range of abilities;


• Experience teaching Social Science at the secondary level;


• Fluent in French, oral and written

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:

 

• Superior classroom management, curricular and lesson planning skills, with demonstrable skills in student engagement;


• Demonstrated ability to foster experiential learning within a traditionally academic course


• Demonstrated ability to involve student use of technology in demonstrating learning, and knowledge of digital citizenship


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills working with students, parents, staff members, community members and administration;


• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to meet a wide range of learning styles and abilities, including for students with IEPs;


• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian historical and social events, particularly those related to First Nations and Reconciliation;


• Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team to promote and work collaboratively to support school initiatives and the total school program;


• Ability and interest in working to support the whole school culture and environment beyond the classroom (eg. Sports, experiential opportunities, clubs)


• Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population, with the ability to incorporate and promote First Nations principles of learning in the classroom

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

• 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: Ruth Burrdige, Principle at Ruth.burrdige@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.

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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