Temp - Education Assistant

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and leave

Learning and development

Health and wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion

Terms of employment

Job summary

Government of Yukon is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant for Jack Hulland Elementary School in Whitehorse. This 1.0 FTE role supports students 1-on-1, in small groups, and in shared classrooms, with emphasis on developmentally appropriate learning and positive behaviour guidance.

Key qualifications include Grade 12, experience with children, and assets in Exceptionalities/ special education training. Start ASAP; end date June 11, 2027. Contact: Jeff Hills, HR contact for details.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program or related fields is an asset.
• Experience working with children and neuro-diverse students is valued.
• Knowledge of Ready to Learn Schools/Developmentally Responsive Approach is an asset.
• Experience supporting medically complex students is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students 1-on-1, in small groups or in shared classrooms.
• Support and promote positive behaviours and developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and families to meet diverse student needs.
• Assist with classroom management and student engagement throughout the school year.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Exceptionalities Worker Program

Special Education

Teacher Education

Early Childhood Education

Social Services

Medical Services

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 Jack Hulland Elementary School team. The JHES school acknowledges and respects, and are grateful for the opportunity to work, learn and play within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Jack Hulland Elementary is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 neighborhood school aiming to foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive educational environment; one where each student is supported to meet their full potential.

This position provides an opportunity to work as a 1.0 FTE Educational Assistant, interacting with students 1-on-1, within small groups, in Shared Resource Classrooms with vulnerable students, or within whole classroom instruction – building on academics, supporting and promoting positive behaviours, and interacting with students in a developmentally responsive manner for the duration of the 2026/2027 school year.

School: Jack Hulland Elementary

Position: Education assistant

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: June 11, 2027

Important application requirements:

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
• Experience working with children;
• Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;
• Experience working with neuro-diverse students will be an asset.
• Knowledge and practice relating to a Ready to Learn Schools/Developmentally Responsive Approach to meet the diverse needs of students would be an asset.
• Experience working alongside medically complex students 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;

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: Jeff Hills, Principal at [e-mail]

For more information about the position, please contact Serafina Christine, HR consultant at [e-mail]

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

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