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 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 are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Golden Horn Elementary School team. GHES is located within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. We value experiential/place based learning on the land and inside the classroom. We strive to use the best research-driven teaching methods that foster learner agency and student-led learning experiences .
This po sition: 0.37 FTE Grade 7 Teacher - Temporary – Start date: August 25, 2025. This position is two days a week - Mondays and Tuesdays.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Experience with team teaching is an asset
• Recent Experience implementing experiential learning in an intermediate classroom setting.
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning, assessment for, as and of learning with a wide range of abilities and learning.
• Recent classroom teaching experience and/or Teacher Candidate Practicum experience in intermediate grades;
• Hold a current Canadian teacher’s certification or be eligible to hold a Canadian certification;
• Bachelor of Education

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people and a culturally diverse student population;
• Experience and training with teaching and assessment strategies proving comprehensive literacy and numeracy programing in an intermediate classroom.
• Ability to implement an emergent, inquiry-based curriculum that is centered around student interests;
• Experience embedding student-engaged assessment into teaching, learning and assessment, and as an integral part of communicating student learning;
• Experience with inclusive instruction in diverse classroom settings;
• Experience integrating experiential and project based learning across the curriculum;
• Experience leading multi-day trip over night trips with intermediate students;
• Ability to lead extracurricular activities (considered an asset);
• Experience and willingness in planning and participating in school-wide initiatives;
• Experience integrating outdoor education and experiential learning with the BC curriculum;
• Ability to support social-emotional learning in the classroom;
• Strong classroom management, planning and organizational skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively and collaboratively with students, staff and the school community;

Please refer the Job description for details