Temporary full-time Intermediate Classroom Teacher

Yukon Education; Whitehorse; Presencial; CAD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Benefits and leave

Learning and development

Health and wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion

Terms of employment

Resumo da oferta

Jack Hulland Elementary School in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking an intermediate classroom teacher for a temporary full-time 1.0 FTE position starting ASAP and ending December 18, 2026, with potential extension. The successful candidate will create inclusive, engaging, developmentally responsive learning environments for students in Kindergarten to Grade 7.

The role emphasizes equity and Indigenous perspectives, with knowledge of literacy and numeracy instruction, student self‑regulation and

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Education.
• Successful elementary classroom teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to create inclusive, engaging, and developmentally responsive learning environments;
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of current, evidence-informed instructional practices in literacy and numeracy;
• Experience fostering student self-regulation, social-emotional development, and positive classroom communities through proactive and relationship-based approaches;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices, including integrating Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing, doing, and being into classroom learning;
• Knowledge, skills, and training related to the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) informed practice is an asset.

Conhecimentos

Inclusive teaching

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

Equity & inclusion

Indigenous perspectives

Formação académica

Bachelor of Education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!

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

This opportunity is for a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Intermediate Classroom Teacher at Jack Hulland Elementary School, beginning as soon as possible and continuing until December 18, 2026, with the possibility of an extension. JHES is a Ready to Learn School, using the Neurosequential Model in Education to drive our practice.

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

School: Jack Hulland Elementary

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Intermediate Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: December 18, 2026

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education
• Successful elementary classroom teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to create inclusive, engaging, and developmentally responsive learning environments;
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of current, evidence-informed instructional practices in literacy and numeracy;
• Experience fostering student self-regulation, social-emotional development, and positive classroom communities through proactive and relationship-based approaches;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices, including integrating Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing, doing, and being into classroom learning;
• Knowledge, skills, and training related to the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) informed practice is an asset.

Desired knowledge, skills, and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:

• Knowledge of & sensitivity to the culture & aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon & a culturally diverse student population.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships when working with students, families, staff members and administrators;
• Effective and respectful classroom management based on a developmental understanding of children;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• A strong commitment to the practice of differentiated instruction and assessment within classroom programming designed to meet individual student needs;
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet a wide range of learning abilities and styles and to meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans;
• Ability to develop and implement Individual Educational Plan and Student Behavioural Plans in collaboration with school staff;
• Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team and to promote, support and work collaboratively with all staff on school initiatives within the total school program;
• Willingness to support the philosophy, values and beliefs of the school and to support the school growth plan;

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following conditions(s) of employment:

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance including vulnerable sector check.
• To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must be certified in another Canadian province/ territory first.
• Yukon First Nations 101 to be completed within one year.

Additional Information

Relocation may be available.

Qualified applicants for teacher vacancies shall be hired based Article 49 Teacher Priority Hiring of the Yukon Association of Education Professionals Collective Agreement.

For more information about this position, please contact: Jeff Hills, Principal - JHES 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: Desiree Martsinkiw – Human Resource Manager at [e-mail].

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

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