Teacher- Grade 3

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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 are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Jack Hulland Elementary School team. JHES acknowledges and respects, and are grateful for the opportunity to work, learn and play within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Jack Hulland Elementary is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 neighbourhood school aiming to foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive educational environment; one where each student is supported to meet their full potential. This position provides an opportunity to work as a Permanent 1.0 FTE Grade 3 Classroom Teacher at JHES commencing at the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year. JHES is a Ready to Learn School, using the Neurosequential Model in Education to drive our practice.

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School: Jack Hulland Elementary

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Perm Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: August 21, 2025

Assignment: Grade 3 Classroom

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• Bachelor of Education

• Teaching experience in a primary classroom;

• Teaching experience in the use of current, research-based practices for literacy and numeracy learning;

• Teaching experience using Assessment for Learning strategies;

• Teaching experience with integration of social and emotional learning throughout classroom programming;

• Knowledge, skills, and training related to the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) informed practice is an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Knowledge of & sensitivity to the culture & aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon & a culturally diverse student population.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships when working with students, families, staff members and administrators;

• Effective and respectful classroom management based on a developmental understanding of children;

• Strong planning and organizational skills;

• A strong commitment to the practice of differentiated instruction and assessment within classroom programming designed to meet individual student needs;

• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet a wide range of learning abilities and styles and to meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans;

• Ability to develop and implement Individual Educational Plan and Student Behavioural Plans in collaboration with school staff;

• Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team and to promote, support and work collaboratively with all staff on school initiatives within the total school program;

• Willingness to support the philosophy, values and beliefs of the school and to support the school growth plan;

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
• Yukon First Nations 101 , to be completed at your first opportunity.

Relocation may be available.

For more information about this position, please contact: Jeff Hills, Principal – JHES at Jeffrey.Hills@yukon.ca.

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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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.