Education Assistant

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and leave

Learning and development

Health and wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion

Terms of employment

Job summary

The Government of Yukon, Department of Education, invites applications for an Education Assistant at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School in Whitehorse. This 1.0 FTE position supports individual students or small groups with diverse needs, including academic, medical, and social-emotional factors.

Start date ASAP with end date June 11, 2026. A RCMP vulnerable-sector check and Standard First Aid are required before starting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth.
• Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Outdoor Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset.
• Fluency in French or Tagalog would be an asset.
• Experience working with students with special needs, non-verbal, hearing impaired would be an asset.
• Knowledge of music, grades 10-12 math, science or work experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents.
• Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work in a Catholic learning environment

Skills

Youth experience

Special needs support

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Catholic environment

Bilingual asset

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities or related field

Experience with special needs students

Tools

First Aid certification

Job description

Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life

Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.

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.

The department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of the diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School team. St. Francis 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 Ta’an Kwäch’än Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. SFACS is an 8-12 school of approximately 460 students, serving a diverse cultural population.

Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life-long learning. We assist students in developing a relationship with Jesus and appreciation of self and others. The uniqueness of each child is celebrated. This position provides support for individual students or small groups of students who have special needs. These needs may be academic, medical, social-emotional, or a combination of all. Students with such needs may demonstrate behaviours that require patience, compassion, and knowledge of strategies that support neuro-diverse learners.

School: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School

Position: Education assistant

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: June 11, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
• Experience working with youth;
• Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Outdoor Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;
• Fluency in French or Tagalog would be an asset;
• Experience working with students with special needs, non-verbal, hearing impaired would be an asset;
• Knowledge of music, grades 10-12 math, science or work experience would be an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
• Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Willingness to work in a Catholic learning environment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• - Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provide before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
• - Standard First Aid; to be provided within 3 months of the first day of employment
• - Completion of the Education Assistant YG Learn course- by the end of the school year

For more information about the position, please contact: Alethea Wallace, Principal at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education , please contact Serafina Christine, Human Resource Consultant at [e-mail]

• Benefits and leave
• Learning and development
• Health and wellbeing
• Diversity and inclusion
• Terms of employment