Temp Educational Assistant

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon is seeking an Education Assistant for Selkirk Elementary School in Whitehorse, Yukon. Start date is immediate and the assignment runs through June 11, 2027, with a 1.0 FTE commitment.

The role supports students in an inclusive learning environment and collaborates with teachers and specialists. The ideal candidate has Grade 12 or equivalent, plus relevant education/training and experience with neurodiverse learners.

Qualifications

• Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications.
• Experience with assistive technology, visual supports, or AAC.
• Familiarity with self-regulation and sensory-informed practices.
• Ability to stay calm and regulated in dysregulation situations.
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nations cultures and community contexts is a plus.

Skills

Experience with assistive technology

Self-regulation & sensory-informed

Experience with children/youth

Calm & emotionally present in dynamic

Conversational French asset

Education

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Educational Assistance / ECE / Special Education

Education Assistant YG Learn course

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.

School: Selkirk Elementary school

Position: Education assistant

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: June 11, 2027

FTE: 1.0

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;

• Experience working with children and/or youth , preferably in a school or educational setting

• Experience working in dynamic learning environments supporting neurodiverse learners and students with individualized learning needs;

• Experience implementing instructional, behavioural, and regulation strategies to children and/ or youth as directed by a supervisor

• Conversational French (oral and written proficiency), is an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Post-secondary education or training related to Educational Assistance, Early Childhood Education, Special Education Support, or a related field.

• Experience with implementing the use of assistive technology, visual supports, or alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).

• Familiarity with self-regulation, co-regulation, and sensory-informed practices.

• Ability to remain calm, regulated, and emotionally present in dynamic learning environments, including during times of student dysregulation or behavioural challenge.

• Strong attunement to students' verbal and non-verbal communication, responding in a respectful, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate manner.

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Yukon First Nations cultures and community contexts.

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

For more information about the position, please contact Leslie Doran, Principal, Selkirk Elementary School 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: [e-mail]

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