LAT & Grade 2,3 Teacher

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon – Department of Education in Whitehorse seeks a Learning Assistance Teacher for Hidden Valley Elementary School. The role supports literacy, numeracy and differentiated instruction in K-7 with IEPs/SLPs/BSPs, in a culturally rich setting emphasising First Nations knowledge.

Start ASAP; End Date: June 11, 2027. Collaboration with school teams and families is essential to promote student success and well-being in a joyful, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

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 Hidden Valley Elementary School team as a teacher. HVES is a welcoming, connected school community where engaged students develop their sense of identity and belonging. Every student develops the skills to be successful in literacy and numeracy because of our commitment to nurturing the whole child, in a joyful, inclusive, and culturally rich environment that values and respects Yukon First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being.

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

School: Hidden Valley Elementary School

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Learning AssistanceTeacher & Grade 2,3 Teacher

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: June 11, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
• Teaching experience in an intermediate and/or primary classroom with students performing at a wide range of achievement levels and diverse learning styles, including multiple students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Learning Plans (SLPs), and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
• Experience with individual assessment of literacy development through structured literacy and numeracy assessment in a K-7 school.
• Experience supporting targeted interventions with students by utilizing diagnostic assessments and scaffold interventions based on data.
• Experience infusing First Peoples ways of Knowing, Doing and Being into the curriculum to support and instruct students.
• Experience in the design and implementation of differentiated programming for diverse needs.
• Experience collaborating in a shared learning environment with other school team members.
• Additional Teaching Qualifications in Special Education is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) / Ready to Learn practices, including creating regulation-supportive environments and recognizing that behaviour is communication would be considered 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:

• Willingness and ability to work as a member of a team and to participate in the total school programs and initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships and work with students, parents, staff members, consultants, and administrators.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.
• Experience and/or willingness to incorporate the outdoors into the curriculum.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students with neurodiversity’s with a range of learning styles and abilities and to meet the needs of students with Individual Educational Plans.
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• A strong commitment to the practice of differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, and ongoing assessment to meet student needs.
• Strong commitment to and proven dedication to support the philosophy, values and beliefs of Hidden Valley Elementary.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
• Yukon Teacher Certification; learn about the certification process here
• Yukon First Nations 101 , to be completed at your first opportunity.
• 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 the position, please contact Trine Dennis , 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: Devi Prasad K S, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail]

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• Diversity and inclusion
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Please do not submit your transcripts of Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process.

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!