Elementary Education Support Worker

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government seeks an Elementary Education Support Worker (K-7) on a term basis to support Indigenous students and their families. The role involves promoting academic success, well-being, and strong school-family collaboration at Robert Service School and TH Education Department in Dawson City.

Immediate start with a March 31, 2027 end date. Requires post-secondary education in education or related fields and experience with First Nations communities.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, with experience with First Nations students.
• Experience working with children/youth in education or social support settings.
• Knowledge of substance use and addictions among youth.
• Experience managing crisis situations and supporting youth through suicidal ideation.
• Understanding of public school environments and available services.
• Awareness of Indigenous educational and cultural issues.

Responsibilities

• Support Indigenous students K–7 and families to promote learning outcomes and well-being.
• Maintain regular scheduled presence at RSS and TH Education Department.
• Coordinate programs and referrals; liaise between teachers, students, and families.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with families; assist with budgets and reports.

Skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Family/community liaison

Cultural awareness

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Education or related field

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-08-006

Elementary Education Support Worker - Term

Department: Education

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: August 21, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2027

Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,410.25 bi-weekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 3, 2026

Reporting to the Hätrʼunohtän Zho Manager, the Elementary Education Support Worker ( K-7 ) proactively provides support to Indigenous students from kindergarten to grade 7 and their families to ensure that learning outcomes are successful and to generally facilitate the overall educational, personal, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of indigenous students including those with special needs. This position will maintain a regular schedule at Robert Service School and at the TH Education Department to promote students’ academic success, advocate on behalf of students, maintain regular communication with families, monitor student progress, inform indigenous families about education programs, develop positive relationships with school jëje-in, coordinate programs/service delivery and referrals, collaborate with YFN CELC’s/ESWs and organize other special projects or duties. The position acts as a liaison between RSS teachers, students and parents on educational and personal matters.

This position is also responsible for carrying out daily operational duties, monitoring monthly budgets, work plans, activity reports, and other general administrative duties.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

Essential Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related academic field of study combined with experience working with First Nations students, schools, and communities. Or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Experience working directly with children/youth in an education, social, health, and/or wellness program/service delivery environment.
• Knowledge of substance use and addictions among youth.
• Experience managing crisis situations and supporting youth through suicidal ideation.
• Experience working with challenging behaviours and sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of available community resources, programs, and services, and accessing local supports.
• Knowledge of public school environments, and the services and supports available in the public school system.
• General awareness of educational, cultural and social issues affecting indigenous people.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract (an asset).
• TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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