Early Years Language & Culture Teacher
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #:
Early Years Language & Culture Teacher Term
Department: Heritage
Location: Trondek Hwechin Offices Dawson YT
Posting Date: July 25 2025
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: One (1) year from start date with possible extension
Salary: Level 6 Step 1 ($3089.25 bi-weekly)
Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): August 7 2025
Reporting to the Hn Language Administrator the incumbent promotes and advances Hn language and Trondk Hwchin cultural education by delivering age-appropriate culturally grounded programming and lessons for children aged 25. The incumbent ensures opportunities for parent and family participation maintains a scheduled presence at Trinke Zho and at Niehyat Nidhj and carries out a range of daily operational duties including activity reporting and administrative tasks related to early years language and culture.
An Eligibility List may be established from this competition the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time permanent part-time temporary full-time temporary part-time term or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
If this opportunity interests you please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.
Essential Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) with a certificate or diploma in education human services social work psychology justice or related field and a minimum of one year of work experience; an equivalent combination of education knowledge and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge and understanding of Hn language or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge and understanding of TH culture and values.
- Experience developing organizing and delivering programs.
- Proficiency in SharePoint Microsoft 365 and videoconferencing technologies.
- Knowledge of TH Government structures culture traditions history demographics family structures and the intergenerational impact of Residential Schools on individuals families and communities.
- Ability to work as a team member and to participate in community events functions and initiatives.
- Ability to connect and collaborate with other TH employees Elders language specialists and learners.
Assets:
- Experience working in a preschool or early learning environment is an asset.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers license with clear drivers abstract.
- TH101 Cultural Awareness training.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Apply online at: Send inquiries to:
Physical Location: 1242 Front Street Dawson City Yukon
We thank all applicants but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
To work together to speak with one voice and to serveTrondkHwchinCitizens
inthe pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.
Employment Type
Full-Time
