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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.
We are currently seeking talented individuals to join the team at Christ the King Elementary School. Christ the King Elementary School provides a faithbased Roman Catholic education within the public school system of Yukon Education. Our school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dn First Nation and the Taan Kwchn Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse Yukon. CKES is a K7 school of approximately 360 students serving a diverse cultural population. Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model lifelong learning. We assist students in developing a relationship with Jesus and appreciation of self and others. The uniqueness of each child is celebrated. This position provides support for individual students or small groups of students who have special needs. These needs may be academic medical behavioural socialemotional or a combination of these. Students with such needs require patience compassion and knowledge of strategies that support neurodiverse learners.
School: Christ The King Elementary
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Learning Assistance Teacher
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 21 2025
End Date: Permanent
Assignment: LAT
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:
- Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
- Experience identifying implementing and evaluating targeted strengthbased literacy interventions in a school setting.
- Experience developing implementing and/or revising IEPs and SSPs.
- Experience using First Peoples ways of Knowing Doing and Being to support and instruct students.
- Training and/or experience in trauma responsive educational practices
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Experience teaching or providing culturally and developmentally responsive approaches for positive behavior.
- Ability to support social emotional learning positive wellbeing and restorative practices in the school setting.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively and collaboratively with students staff and the school community.
- Experience using and integrating technology as part of teaching learning and assessment.
- Willingness to support the school mission statement and participate in all religious activities.
- An appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Yukon with the ability to incorporate and promote this diversity within the faith life of the school community.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations 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.
Relocation may be available.
Preference will be given to candidates who are practicing members of the Roman Catholic Church committed to excellence in Catholic Education.
To receive preference it is required to submit a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate with your application. Please add these to the Additional Documents section.
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Please do not submit your transcripts or Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process
Employment Type
Full-Time
