Temporary Teacher Grade 9 English and Grade 8 Drama

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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.

We seek a talented individual to join the Porter Creek Secondary School team . PCSS is a comprehensive school with a wide variety of hands-on opportunities for students. PCSS displays excellence in Athletics Arts and Academics. We are located on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Taan Kwächän Council. This position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic inclusive staff team that is dedicated to student success and understands the significance of working with families our community and First Nations to deliver on that promise.

This 1.0FTE Teaching role will involve courses in English 8 English 9 and English 10.

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School: Porter Creek Secondary School

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Temporary Teacher for Grade 9 English and Drama Grade 8

FTE: 1.0

Start Date:January 18 2026

End Date: June 12 2026

Assignment: Teacher for Grade 9 English and Drama 8

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 teaching English at the Secondary School level
• Experience adapting programming for students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challengeswithin the classroom setting
• Experience with First Nations ways of Knowing Doing and Being
• Undergraduate or graduate-level courses or teachable subjects of English or Social Studies or Dramatic Arts is an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Superior classroom management planning and organizational skills;
• Willingness and ability to teach all relevant Learning Standards and foster an experiential learning philosophy;
• Ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities while incorporating cultural values and traditions into curricular components;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students parents administration and other staff members;
• Ability to differentiate instruction using current assessment for learning pedagogy and practice;
• Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team to promote and work collaboratively to support school initiatives and the total school program;
• Ability and interest in working to support whole school goals beyond the classroom (e.g. sports experiential opportunities clubs).
• A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon 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.

For more information about the position please contact : Peter Giangrande Principal Porter Creek Secondary at

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education please contact: Serafina Christine 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.

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