Grade 456 Temp Teacher- JV Clark School Mayo

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Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.

JV Clark is seeking a grade 4/5/6 teacher as a oneyear maternity cover. The successful candidate will serve as the homeroom teacher for this group while also teaching the core subjects including literacy numeracy social studies and science. It is preferred that candidates have working proficiency with the science of reading approach to literacy and a working familiarity with UFLI Heggerty and Reading Rev would be an asset.

JV Clark School is a small rural school with approximately 60 students which means class sizes are smaller than would be expected in urban schools. This allows teachers to develop strong relationships with students and families. The school community strives to inculcate handson experiences with the BC curriculum. This year and in previous years the school welcomed experts in the following activities: drum making cedar paddle carving rabbit snaring canoeing herbal medicines traditional foods basket weaving fiddle guitar ukelele dog mushing moose hair tufting beading felting soap making to name just a few! JV Clark School is a happy school with strong comradery amongst staff and strong connection to the local community of 500 people. The school principal values the importance of meaningful professional development for staff and has a high regard for extracurricular activities including participation in athletic tournaments in Whitehorse. This year alone JV Clark has sent and is planning on sending student contingents to ten tournaments in Whitehorse.

Mayo is situated alongside the confluences of the Mayo and Stewart Rivers. It is a beautiful place surrounded by evergreen and birch forests affording outdoor enthusiasts plenty to do including canoeing flatwater and river hiking fishing hunting bird watching skiing snowmobiling motocross just to name a few things to do here! Aside from the 500 or so humans that reside here there are also frequent sightings of bears deer and moose. Beavers are at work in the Mayo River chopping down tress for their lodges and woodpeckers are often heard tapping away on distant trees. At night walkers will hear the distant hooting of owls as well. The air is fresh and nature is alive and well in Mayo and the surrounding environs.

The Village of Mayo and the First Nation of Na Cho Nyak Dun are active participants in the community and there is no shortage of activities happening on a weekly basis including painting classes yoga classes daily exercise classes free ice skating in winter adult hockey and plenty of festivals occurring throughout the year. For those with dogs Mayo is a very dogfriendly location with many landlords accepting tenants with wellbehaved dogs. Mayo is a great place to live and work. It is quiet peaceful and tranquil place and only a 4hour drive for a weekend getaway to Whitehorse or 2 hours to the historical delight that is Dawson City.

Before applying prospective applicants are encouraged to check out the school website and call the school Principal to find out more about teaching at JV Clark School and living in the heart of the Yukon Mayo.

School: J.V Clark School

Location: Mayo YT

Position: Teacher Grade 4/5/6

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: August 21 2025

End Date: June 2026

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent in elementary or secondary education;

• Experience working in a collaborative and professional learning environment.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Experience developing and delivering inquirybased/projectbased learning to support curriculum would be an asset.

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population;

• A strong motivation to develop curriculum which provides meaningful connections to local First Nation NaCho Nyak Dun traditions and culture;

• Willingness to actively promote Northern Tutchone language and culture within school programming and environment;

• An appreciation and understanding of the unique needs of primary aged students

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively with students parents staff members administrators and consultants;

• Willingness to live in a rural community;

• Candidates are encouraged to highlight their extra skills which could include any of the following (but not limited to): fine arts occupational trade skills outdoor and wilderness training musical ability computer coding and/or sporting expertise.

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 Whitehorse there may be affordable shared though sometimes modest rental accommodation provided by Yukon Housing Corporation. If not available candidates will need to find their own private accommodation. Private accommodation may be limited. For more information on rural communities in the Yukon visit:

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
• Yukon Teacher Certification;learn about the certification process here
• Yukon First Nations 101 to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about this position please contact: Douglas Cooper Principal at

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education please contact: Karnika Bains Human Resources Consultant at

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Please do not include any additional documents such as criminal record checks or transcripts at this time. We will ask successful candidates to provide these to us during the onboarding period