Southern Tutchone Language Teacher

This is an untilfilled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes whichever is earliest .

Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom. Empower and inspire learners families
and communities to lead necessary change in education
and society through Yukon First Nations ways.

Position: Southern Tutchone Language Teacher

Start Date : As soon as possible

GREY MOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL (GMP) Whitehorse

Home to the Kwanlin Dn First Nation and Taan Kwchn Council Grey Mountain Primary school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Southern Tutchone is the traditional language of Kwanlin Dn First Nation and Taan Kwchn Council people.

Grey Mountain Primary school is a K3 school with approximately 90 students. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living and being an active member of the community. 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 Grey Mountain Primary.

For more information please visit the Grey Mountain Primary 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:

• Completion of Yukon Native Language Centre certification/diploma program or equivalent;
• Demonstrated language proficiency (read write and speak) or a desire to learn Southern Tutchone language to deliver the Southern Tutchone language and culture program at the primary level;
• Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to improve language proficiency;
• Extensive knowledge and awareness of Kwanlin Dn First Nation and Taan Kwachan Council worldview traditional practices values and beliefs as well as a good understanding of the past and current issues in education heritage and languages with a view to past the present and the future;

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

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the Kwanlin Dn and Taan Kwachan Council community members community Elders and families promoting greater community involvement in schoolbased activities and educational programming;
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate outdoorexperiential/landbased learning in teaching practice;
• 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 positive behavioral interventions and supports;
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective support systems to assist atrisk students (e.g. mentorship opportunities study groups);
• Demonstrated ability to plan deliver and analyze in the integration of projectbased learning to support curriculum outcomes;
• Strong understanding and experience with implementing ontheland curriculum;
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement the science of reading approaches to literacy;
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement developmentally responsive approaches;
• 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

• Preference will be given to Southern Tutchone language qualified citizens of the Kwanlin Dn and Taan Kwachan First Nations.
• Successful applicants must provide a current successful Criminal Record Check inclusive of a Vulnerable Sector clearance.

To chat further about the role reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman Teacher Recruitment Co ordinator

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