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Posted: 
2024-04-09
Job Type: 
Full Time
Employment length: 
Permanent
Language requirements: 
English
Education requirements: 
College/CEGEP
Job experience: 
1 year to less than 2 years
Job industry: 
Education
Job Location: 
Whitehorse
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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

- Bachelor of Education or equivalent; with a focus on elementary education;

- Recent experience teaching primary or early intermediate grades

- Recent experience and/or training teaching students who are English Language Learners;

- Experience adapting curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities;

- Experience developing individual education plans and student support plans;

- Experience teaching literacy programs, including conducting running records and guided reading practices

- Experience incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning across the curriculum

- Experience using various technology, including Epson boards, will be an assetDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their: Strong ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning styles and abilities;

Strong ability to develop differentiated instructional opportunities for students, to collaborate with LAT teachers and educational assistants;

Ability to use trauma-informed approaches to develop effective relationships with students

Ability to assess students learning and report progress to parents/guardians using Assessment for Learning and outcome-based grading principles on a competency-based curricular framework;

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, consultants, and community agencies;

Willingness and ability to participate in the total school program including religious education;

Willingness to support the school mission statement and participate in all religious activities;

An appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Yukon with the ability to incorporate and promote this diversity within the faith life of the school community;

Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population

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.

Preference will be given to the candidate who is a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church, committed to excellence in Catholic Education.To receive preference, it is required to include a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference, current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate. Go to our website for the documents. yukon.ca/en/employment/jobs-schools/apply-teaching-or-school-administrator-job#apply-for-a-job

For more information about the position, please contact Heather Dickert, Human Resources Consultant at Heather.Dickert@yukon.ca.

If you have any questions regarding your E-Recruitment profile, please contact e-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.

For more information about Yukon, vist https://www.travelyukon.com/