Temp- Teacher for Grade 8 and 9 Math and Science

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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.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon The Department of Education provides highquality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence inclusivity and innovation in our work.

We seek a talented individual to join the Porter Creek Secondary School team. PCSS is a comprehensive school with many handson opportunities for students. PCSS displays excellence in Athletics Arts and Academics. We are located on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dn First Nation and the Taan Kwchn Council. This position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic inclusive staff team dedicated to student success and understands the significance of working with families our community and First Nations to deliver on that promise. This 1.0FTE Teaching role will involve courses in Math 8 Science 8 and Science 9

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon we want to hear from you!

School: Porter Creek Secondary School

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Teacher for Grade 8 and 9 Math and Science

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: August 25 2025

End Date: June 12 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent
• Experience adapting teaching to meet student needs
• Recent experience teaching Math at the Secondary School level
• Experience adapting programming for students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challengeswithin the classroom setting
• Experience with First Nations ways of Knowing Doing and Being to support and instruct students academically socially and behaviourally
• Undergraduate degree in Mathematics or Science is an asset

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications skills and knowledge but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:

• Superior classroom management planning and organizational skills;
• Willingness and ability to teach all relevant Learning Standards and foster an experiential learning philosophy;
• Ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities while incorporating cultural values and traditions into curricular components;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students parents administration and other staff members;
• Ability to differentiate instruction using current assessment for learning pedagogy and practice;
• 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 whole school goals beyond the classroom (e.g. sports experiential opportunities clubs).
• A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.

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: Peter Giangrande Principal Porter Creek Secondary 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