Assignment: High School, Math and Science Teacher

Start Date: The 24/25 school calendar will be finalized in April 2024.ELIZA VAN BIBBER SCHOOL (EVB) Pelly Crossing Home to the Selkirk First Nation people, Eliza Van Bibber school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Northern Tutchone is the traditional language of the Selkirk First Nation people. Eliza Van Bibber School is a K-12 school with approximately 70 students. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Pelly Crossing. For more information about our school, please visit our website at Eliza Van Bibber School and the First Nation School Board website.Qualifications and Experience

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

Bachelor of Education, with teachable in math and/or science;

Recent teaching experience that takes a student-centered, strengths-based, holistic and land-based approach;

Experience in assessing and responding to student needs in social/emotional domains, life skills, development, behavior support, threat assessment, and crisis intervention;

Experience demonstrating opportunities to maximize student potential in both inclusive classrooms;

Experience teaching in a multi-grade class is an asset;

Understanding of and experience delivering differentiated learning pedagogy is an asset;

Experience working with First Nations students and communities is considered an asset.

NOTE: Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the education criteria listed above will be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the Selkirk First Nation people, community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming;

Eagerness to learn about and integrate Selkirk First Nation culture & worldview, and the Northern Tutchone language in the classroom;

Keenness to live, work, and participate as an active member of the Pelly Crossing community;

Strong classroom management, planning and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate learners;

Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education, excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partners;

Demonstrated ability to implement restorative practice and developmentally responsive approaches and supports;

Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and analyze in the integration of project-based learning to support curriculum outcomes;

Strong understanding and experience with implementing on-the-land curriculum;

Demonstrated ability to develop, support and implement Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Plans, Safety Plans and Individual Education Plans;

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible;

Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole;

Additional Information

To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must hold a Teacher Certification in another Canadian province/territory first;

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Relocation may be available.

In communities outside of Whitehorse, there may be affordable though modest rental accommodation (sometimes shared) provided by Yukon Housing Corporation. Private accommodation is limited. If not available, candidates will need to find their own private accommodation, with assistance where possible from the First Nation School Board. For more information on rural communities in the Yukon, visit: www.travelyukon.com

To chat further about the role, reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman, Teacher Recruitment Coordinator Lauren.Chapman@yukon.ca If you have questions regarding e-recruitment or how to apply, reach out to E-recruitment! Client Support, E-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca Please apply by March 28, 2024 using the following link: https://yukongovernment4.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/49803

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