Temp Teacher

St. Clement's School; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Yukon is seeking a Temporary Teacher to deliver high-quality education and support for students in a culturally diverse setting. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Education and experience in culturally responsive teaching and project-based learning tailored to First Nations students. This role emphasizes collaboration, understanding of northern educational challenges, and the integration of local cultural knowledge into the curriculum. It offers an opportunity to engage and facilitate growth in the classroom for students aged 14-20.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying culturally responsive teaching theories and practices.
• Experience organizing and delivering programming with youth aged 14-20.
• Recent experience working in a First Nations setting.

Responsibilities

• Support students in diverse cultural settings.
• Design and implement individualized learning strategies.
• Conduct educational activities in alignment with local culture.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Experiential education

Project-based learning

Individualized programming

Behaviour management

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative skills

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.

Robert Service School is a K-12 school with approximately 200 students. We have a highly dedicated and diverse staff led by the RSS Principal and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Education Manager and supported by an engaged community. Situated in Dawson City, Yukon, on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Territory, those of us who call it home live according to principles that are referred to as Tr’ëhude, living or going through the world in a good way. Section 17.7 of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Self-Government Agreement commits Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the Government of Yukon to share responsibility for lifelong learning on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory. The administration, design, and delivery of education is co-governed and emphasizes an integrated education system built on a foundation of Dënezhu and local ways of knowing, being, and doing. We follow the lead of our learners and respond by providing opportunities that can meet their needs and that allow them to discover their purpose.

School: Robert Service School

Location: Dawson, YT

Position: Temporary teacher

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: September 8, 2025

End Date: November 26, 2025

Assignment: TEACHER

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent with a secondary specialization.
• Experience in applying culturally responsive teaching theories and practices within a classroom setting combined with experience in experiential education and project-based learning including leading land-based and/or water-based trips and camps.
• Experience organizing and delivering individualized and small group programming with youth aged 14-20.
• Ability to design, implement, and monitor appropriate interventions, adaptations, and modifications to meet a wide range of learning abilities and styles and to meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans and Safety Plans.
• Recent experience working in a First Nations setting and in teaching First Nations students in a culturally diverse community is an asset.
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training is an asset.
• Experience in special education, self-regulation, restorative practices, the Neuro-sequential model, and/or trauma-informed care is an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.
• Familiarity with Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in culture and in teaching First Nations students.
• Willingness to work with Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin knowledge holders to deliver locally relevant content.
• Ability to set academic goals with students and teach using a variety of individualized instructional strategies in academic areas, on a self-paced curriculum.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills for working with students, parents, staff members, consultants and related agencies.
• Skills in practical applications of behaviour management, classroom management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability work as a member of a team to promote, support and work collaboratively with all staff members on multiple school goals and initiatives such as the Neuro-sequential model and Restorative Practices.
• Awareness of the unique challenges of northern education.
• Commitment to live, work and participate as a member of a vibrant rural community.

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.
• Yukon First Nations 101, to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about the position, please contact Helen McCullough, Principal, Robert Service 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: Karnika Bains, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail]

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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.