Temporary Education Assistant

Yukon Education; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Yukon is looking for an Educational Assistant to support students with special needs in Whitehorse. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 diploma and experience working with children, preferably with a focus on special education. The role requires patience and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and parents, contributing to a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Experience working with children with special needs would be an asset.
• Fluency in both English and French would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individual students or small groups with special needs.
• Facilitate academic excellence and model lifelong learning.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents/guardians

Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations

Good organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

Post‑secondary training in educational assistant exceptionality worker

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.

We are currently seeking talented individuals to join the team at Christ the King Elementary School. Christ the King Elementary School provides a faith‑based Roman Catholic education within the public school system of Yukon Education. Our school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Taan Kwächän Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. CKES is a K‑7 school of approximately 360 students serving a diverse cultural population. Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life‑long learning. We assist students in developing a relationship with Jesus and an appreciation of self and others. The uniqueness of each child creates a position that provides support for individual students or small groups of students who have special needs. These needs may be academic, medical, social‑emotional or a combination of all. Students with such needs may demonstrate behaviours that require patience, compassion and knowledge of strategies that support neuro‑diverse learners.

You can learn more about being an educational assistant including salary terms and conditions of employment and how to apply by visiting our website.

School: Christ The King Elementary School

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Temp EA

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: December 15 2025

End Date: March 03 2026

Assignment: Education Assistant

To learn more about Whitehorse please visit Travel Yukon and the City of Whitehorse websites. If you would like to learn more about the school please visit here.

To learn more about being a teacher with Yukon Education including salary terms and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website.

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon we want to hear from you!

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
• Post‑secondary training in educational assistant exceptionality worker special education assistant or a related field would be considered an asset
• Experience working with children with special needs would be considered an asset
• Fluency in both English and French would be considered 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/guardians;
• 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 provided before the first day of employment dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
• Standard First Aid Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months
• Completion of the Educational Assistant Module by the end of the school year

Preference will be given to candidates who are practicing members of the Roman Catholic Church committed to excellence in Catholic Education.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• As English is the administrative language for the Government of Yukon please submit your cover letter and resume in English.
• Preference will be given to the candidate who is a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church committed to excellence in Catholic Education.
• Include three references along with your cover letter and resume.
• If you are a permanent (indeterminate) Educational Assistant in a Yukon school you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this temporary job.

To receive preference it is required to submit a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference, current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate with your application. Please add these to the Additional Documents section.

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For more information about the recruitment process please contact

Please do not submit your transcripts or Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process.

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1