Teacher Hän Language Resource and Curriculum Coordinator

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Robert Service School is a K-12 school with approximately 200 students. We have a highly dedicated and diverse staff led by the RSS Principal and the Trondëk Hwëchin Education Manager and supported by an engaged community. Situated in Dawson City Yukon on Trondëk Hwëchin Territory those of us who call it home live according to principles that are referred to asTrëhude living or going through the world in a good way. Section 17.7 of the Trondëk Hwëchin Self-Government Agreement commits Trondëk Hwëchin and the Government of Yukon to share responsibility for lifelong learning on Trondëk Hwëchin Traditional Territory. The administration design and delivery of education is co-governed and emphasizes an integrated education system built on a foundation ofDënezhu and local ways of knowing being and doing. We follow the lead of our learners and respond by providing opportunities that can meet their needs and that allow them to discover their purpose.

The Hän Language Cultural Experiential Cultural Programming Coordinator will design and deliver hands-on culturally based learning experiences in the Hän Room. This role involves coordinating crafts field trips community visits and Elder engagement to bring cultural knowledge and experiential education to life for students.

School: Robert Service School

Location: Dawson City

Position: Teacher -HänLanguage Resource and Curriculum Coordinator

FTE: 0.5

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:June 12 2026

Assignment: Hän Language Resource and Curriculum Coordinator

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

• Recent teaching experience and/or Teacher Candidate Practicum experience

• Familiarity with curriculum design principles and long-range instructional planning

• Demonstrated language proficiency (read write and speak) and on-going commitment to improve language proficiency of the Hän language to deliver the Hän language and culture program at the K-9 level
• Considerable knowledge and awareness of Yukon First Nations/ Tr ʼ ond ë k Hw ë ch ʼ in culture traditional practices values and beliefs as well as a good understanding of the past and current issues in education heritage and languages with a view to past the present and the future

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Demonstrated and on-going commitment to improve language proficiency

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to design curriculum materials into clear accessible and organized systems

• Ability to adapt and modify curriculum to address students needs and gifts to ensure that all students experience success

• Ability to connect and collaborate with school based staff knowledge holders Elders parents and/or caregivers

• Willingness to actively promote Yukon First Nations language and culture within the school programming and environment

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 Helen McCullough Principal Robert Service School 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.