Experiential Education Teacher - Temporary

First Nation School Board - Yukon; Terrebonne; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Yukon seeks an Experiential Education Teacher to empower students through innovative, land-based learning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education and experience working with First Nation communities. This temporary role is set to start on August 20, 2025, at Ross River School.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Affordable rental accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience incorporating outdoor-experiential/land-based learning.
• Experience working with First Nation students and families.

Responsibilities

• Empower and inspire learners, families, and communities.
• Work collaboratively with community members and Elders.

Skills

Collaboration

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.

Empower and inspire learners, families, and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.

Assignment:

Experiential Education Teacher - Temporary

Start Date: August 20, 2025

ROSS RIVER SCHOOL (RRS) - Ross River

Home to the Kaska Dena people, Ross River School is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Kaska is the traditional language of the Kaska Dena people.

Ross River School is a K-12 school with approximately 55 students. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration, and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Ross River.

For more information about our school, please visit our website.

Qualifications and Experience

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Education;
• Additional post-secondary coursework or training in physical education and outdoor-experiential pedagogy;
• Demonstrated experience incorporating outdoor-experiential/land-based learning in teaching practice;
• Recent experience working with First Nation students and families in an educational setting would be an asset;
• Experience teaching in a multi-grade class is an asset;
• Experience working in a rural community school is an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the Ross River Dena Council government, community Elders, community members, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming;
• Eagerness to learn about and integrate Kaska Dena culture & worldview, and the Dene zā́gī (Kaska language) in the classroom;
• Keenness to live, work, and participate as an active member of the Ross River community;
• Strong classroom management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate learners;
• Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education, excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board, and other partners;
• Demonstrated ability to implement restorative practices and developmentally responsive approaches and supports;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, and analyze the integration of project-based learning to support curriculum outcomes;
• Strong understanding and experience with implementing on-the-land curriculum;
• Demonstrated ability to develop, support, and implement Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Plans, Safety Plans, and Individual Education Plans;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible;
• Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole.

Additional Information

• 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;
• Relocation may be available;
• In communities outside of Whitehorse, there may be affordable though modest rental accommodation (sometimes shared) provided by Yukon Housing Corporation. Private accommodation is limited. If not available, candidates will need to find their own private accommodation, with assistance where possible from the First Nation School Board. For more information on rural communities in the Yukon, visit:

To chat further about the role, reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman, Teacher Recruitment Coordinator

If you'd like to chat further about this assignment, the community or the school, please reach out to Pierce! Pierce Butler, Principal

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