Temp Teacher- English teacher Grade 8-12
Temp Teacher- English teacher Grade 8-12
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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.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon The Department of Education is dedicated to providing highquality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence inclusivity and innovation in every aspect of our work.
The department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K12 schooling. We are proud of the diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.
F.H. Collins Secondary School is currently seeking a passionate educator to join our dynamic learning community. F.H.C is a dualtrack English/French Immersion school serving approximately 780 students in grades 8 through 12. We provide students with a diverse range of academic athletic performance outdoor/experiential trades and arts programs. We are proud of our strong academic programming cultural diversity and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.
Located in the capital city of Whitehorse Yukon F.H.C sits alongside the Yukon River on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dn First Nation and Taan Kwchn Council. Our school continuously works to honour First Nations ways of knowing doing and being and we value our deep connections with families and the broader community.
School: Secondary
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Temporary English Teacher 812
FTE: 0.857
Start Date: August 21 2025
End Date: June 12 2016
Assignment: Grades 8 11 12 and English First Peoples
To learn more about Whitehorse please visit Travel Yukon and the City of Whitehorse websites . If you would like to learn more about the school please visit here
To learn more about being a teacher with Yukon Education including salary terms and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website.
If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon we want to hear from you!
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
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- Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
- Undergraduate degree in English or teaching qualifications in Sr. English;
- Recent experience teaching students with a wide range of abilities;
- Recent experience adapting curriculum and assessment to meet a wide range of abilities;
- Recent experience teaching classroom Senior English at the secondary level
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Superior classroom management curricular and lesson planning skills with demonstrable skills in student engagement;
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate and promote First Nations principles of learning and First Nations literature in the classroom;
- Demonstrated ability to foster experiential learning within a traditionally academic course
- Excellent interpersonal communication and collaborative skills working with students parents staff members and administration;
- Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to meet a wide range of learning styles and abilities including for students with IEPs;
- Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team to promote and work collaboratively to support school initiatives and the total school program;
- Ability and interest in working to support the whole school culture and environment beyond the classroom (eg. Sports experiential opportunities clubs)
- Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population with the ability to incorporate and promote First Nations principles of learning in the classroom
- Experience building literacy skills in students;
- Experience incorporating a wide range of formative and summative assessment tools; teaching a standardsbased / competency based curriculum; and effectively differentiating instruction and assessment in a traditionally academic course
- Experience incorporating and utilizing technology
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: Principal Ruth Burridge 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
For more information about Yukon visit here
Please do not submit your transcripts of Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process.
Employment Type
Part-Time
