Temp-Teacher- Grade 3
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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.
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit we encourage you to review the resource page on
School: Elijah Smith School
Location: Whitehorse YT
Position: Temp Teacher
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 25 2025
End Date: June 12. 2026
Assignment: Grade 3
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:
- Bachelor of Education or equivalent in Primary Education Grades K3.
- Teaching or preservice practicing teaching experience in an elementary classroom.
- Teaching or preservice practicing experience in the use of current researchbased practices for early literacy and numeracy learning.
- Teaching or preservice practicing teaching experience using Assessment for Learning strategies
- Teaching or preservice practicing teaching students with diverse learning needs including neurodivergent and traumaaffected learners.
- Experience integrating SEL strategies into daily instruction fostering a safe inclusive and emotionally supportive classroom environment.
- Commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing into the curriculum in a respectful and meaningful way.
- Experience teaching selfregulation empathy and problemsolving skills to young learners.
- Experience using various technology including Epson boards will be an asset.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships when working with students families staff members and administrators;
- Effective and respectful classroom management based on a developmental understanding of children
- Strong planning organizational interpersonal and communication skills;
- A strong commitment to the practice of differentiated instruction and assessment within classroom programming designed to meet individual student needs
- Ability to adapt curriculum to meet a wide range of learning abilities and styles and to meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans
- Ability to develop and implement Individual Educational Plans and Student Behavioural Plans in collaboration with school staff
- Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team and to promote support and work collaboratively with all staff on school initiatives within the total school program
- Willingness to support the philosophy values and beliefs of the school and to support the school growth plan
- A knowledge of & sensitivity to the culture & aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon & 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: Jim Snider 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 Resource Consultant at
For more information about Yukon visit here
Employment Type
Full-Time
