Temp Principal- Holy Family Elementary School
Temp Principal- Holy Family Elementary School
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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 a talented individual to join theHoly Family Elementary Schoolteam. TheHFESschool acknowledges and respects and are grateful for the opportunity to work learn and play within the traditional territoriesof the Kwanlin Dn First Nation and the Taan Kwchn Council. We strive to strengthen the relationships and partnerships between home schoolstudents and the community.
School: Holy Family Elementary School
Location: Whitehorse YT
Position: Temp Principal
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 25 2025
End date: June 12 2026
For Whitehorse positions: 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 HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 55 WANN RD WHITEHORSE YT Y1A5XHome.
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:
- Possession of a Masters Degree in Education or equivalent in educational administration and/or elementary curriculum;
- Recent experience in administration and/or educational leadership in a school setting;
- Experience in learning environments such as experiential education or project based educational programming;
- Experience in incorporating cultural activities into the curriculum of the school program;
- Recent experience teaching in a Catholic school with diverse curriculum needs.
- Demonstrated understanding of Bruce Perrys NeuroSequential Model for Education (NME) and Ready to Learn School practices
NOTE: Candidates who have education training and/or experience equivalent to the education criteria listed above may be equally considered
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Willingness to be involved in the Catholic community and to provide strong faith leadership to students and staff;
- Ability to plan and assist in Roman Catholic liturgies is required;
- Ability to integrate Catholic teachings throughout the curriculum;
- Ability to commit to ongoing faith formation for self and staff.
- Ability to effectively lead motivate and supervise staff and students and to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students parents staff school council First Nation & community as a whole;
- Ability to create a safe and caring environment where every student and staff member feel secure respected valued and has the chance to succeed.
- Ability to set goals organize and schedule an elementary (K7) school;
- Ability to coach staff to teaching excellence;
- A willingness to accept shared responsibility for guiding student behaviour using a restorative approach as set out in Yukon Education policy documents (Safe and Caring Schools Policy; School Council Dispute Resolution Policy)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain and build respectful and positive relationships with students staff parents school council Department of Education Catholic Episcopal Corporation Catholic Education Association Yukon (CEAY) and the community;
- Proven decisionmaking skills demonstrating effective listening ability to accommodate and to mediate diverse views to stand up for what is best for the school stand firm on informed decisions and follow through;
- Knowledge of Yukon elementary curriculum and teaching strategies with the ability to develop implement and monitor special education programs and IEPs for special needs students;
- Commitment to high academic standards for all students through literacy and numeracy programs which incorporate innovative learning strategies such as social/emotional learning experiential learning current evaluation and assessment practices and staff development;
- A knowledge of sensitivity to and willingness to integrate Yukon First Nations ways of knowing doing and being that supports a culturally diverse student population with the ability to incorporate and promote this diversity within the faith life of the school community.
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.
- To be an Administrator in Yukon you must be certified in another Canadian province/territory first.
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.
Relocation may be available.
or more information about the position please contact Karnika Bains Human Resources Consultant at
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
