Teacher-On-Call

First Nation School Board - Yukon; Haines Junction; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

First Nation School Board - Yukon invites applicants for a Teacher on Call at St. Elias Community School (Dakwäkäda) in Haines Junction. Start date August 31, 2026.

You will support learners through flexible classroom coverage and help maintain a positive learning environment while building relationships with students, families, and Elders. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; experience with school-aged students preferred; willingness to learn about Yukon First Nation culture and

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain authentic relationships with the local Yukon First Nation people, community members, Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming.
• Eagerness to learn about and integrate the local Yukon First Nation culture & worldview, and the language in the classroom.
• Able to follow and carry out instructions with little supervision, and,
• Communicates clearly and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage to support learners and teachers.
• Foster an engaging and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Build authentic relationships with students, families and community Elders.
• Collaborate with other educators to empower Yukon First Nation wisdom in learning.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Cultural humility

Clear communication

Independent follow-through

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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: Teacher on Call – ST.ELIAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL (SEC) – Dakwäkäda /Haines Junction
Start Date: August 31, 2026

Home to the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations people, St. Elias Community School is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Southern Tutchone is the traditional language of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations people.

Join our schools' team as a Teacher on Call, where every day is an opportunity to supporting our learners! Step into the classroom and create an engaging and positive learning atmosphere. You will build authentic relationships and collaborate with other passionate educators. Together we will impower and inspire through Yukon First Nation Wisdom!

Important application requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with school aged students is preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the local Yukon First Nation people, community members, community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming;
• Eagerness to learn about and integrate the local Yukon First Nation culture & worldview, and the language in the classroom;
• Able to follow and carry out instructions with little supervision, and,
• Communicates clearly and respectfully.

Conditions of Employment

• Have and maintain a RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check Additional Information
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check, and,
• Reference (2-3 contacts)
• Recent teaching reports or practicum reports;
• Transcripts from your program;
• A copy of the credential received after completing your program, and,
• A copy of your teaching certificate

Job Requirements

• Physical ability to perform the required duties.

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