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.
École Whitehorse Elementary is located within the traditional territory of the people of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. École Whitehorse Elementary is a single-track French Immersion school, Grades K-7 with a student population of approximately 450. Our bilingual students enjoy learning in French everyday with specialty classes in music, outdoor education, Applied Art and Design, and Physical Education, all instructed in French. We have a vibrant sports culture with running clubs, intermural sports and outdoor education. Our music, movement and arts programming, delivered in French, strive to promote the arts. Come be a member of our team.
We are currently seeking a talented Francisation/French Learning Assistance French Immersion teacher (0.2 FTE) to join the École Whitehorse Elementary School team from August 21, 2025 – June 12, 2026 .
.School: Whitehorse elementary School

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 with coursework in special education;
• Experience supporting students’ second language learning;
• Recent experience teaching in an elementary school setting;
• Recent experience working with and facilitating collaborative multi-disciplinary School Based Team, in identifying and programming for students with diverse learning needs;

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Strong ability to develop differentiated instructional opportunities for students and to collaborate with classroom teachers to do the same;
• Ability to effectively document students’ learning needs;
• A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population;
• Excellent communication skills to work with students, staff, parents, and the greater community in meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students;
• Ability to engage and motivate students in the learning process;
• Experience using and integrating technology as part of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Experience using assessment for learning strategies;
• Strong planning and organization skills;

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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