Temp English teacher grade 9-12
Temp English teacher grade 9-12
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Living In Yukon Thriving in Life
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality 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 K-12 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 dual-track 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 9-12
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 21 2025
End Date: June 12 2026
Assignment: Grade 9 - 12 English teacher
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
- Undergraduate degree in English or University course work in 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 classroom teaching experience teaching classroom 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;
- Excellent interpersonal communication and collaborative skills working with students parents staff members and school leadership;
- 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 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;
- Ability to differentiate instruction using current competency-based assessment curriculum pedagogy and practice
- Recent experience with adapting programming for students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challengeswithin the classroom setting
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 the position please contact Ruth Burridge Principal F H Collins School 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 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
Full-Time
