Southern Tutchone Language Teacher (K-7)

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Selkirk Elementary School in Whitehorse, Yukon, seeks a Perm 1.0 FTE First Nations Language Teacher to teach Southern Tutchone for 2025/2026. The role supports language programming and aligns with Yukon First Nations cultural initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a YFNED advocate and Yukon First Nations Arts and Culture teacher to promote language proficiency and cultural awareness in an inclusive school setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Yukon Native Language Centre certificate/diploma program or equivalent.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum adaptation

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Education

Yukon Native Language Centre certificate/diploma

Job description

Selkirk Elementary School in Whitehorse, Yukon, seeks a Perm 1.0 FTE First Nations Language Teacher to teach Southern Tutchone for 2025/2026. The role supports language programming and aligns with Yukon First Nations cultural initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a YFNED advocate and Yukon First Nations Arts and Culture teacher to promote language proficiency and cultural awareness in an inclusive school setting.