REQ# 51335 – Khàtìnas.àxh Community School -1.0 FTE – Permanent – Grade 5/6Teacher

Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life

Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.

School: Khàtìnas.àxh Community School

Position: Teacher

FTE: 1.0 Permanent

Assignment: Grade 5/6 Teacher

Start Date: August 20, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• Bachelor of Education with specialization in elementary education;

• Recent experience teaching in an elementary/middle school classroom;

• Experience with play-based teaching and formative assessment strategies in emergent literacy and foundational numeracy;

• Understanding of, and experience delivering early learning pedagogy is an asset;

• Experience differentiating and adapting teaching, learning and assessment in classrooms with a wide range of abilities;

• Experience integrating self-regulation and social-emotional care practices in the classroom is an asset.

• Experience with integrating land-based learning into all aspects of curriculum

• Experience working with First Nation students and communities is an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their

• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students in the learning process

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Ability to incorporate experiential and land based learning into all areas of curriculum

• Willingness to participate as an enthusiastic team member in the total school program

• A keen interest and ability to contribute to overall school goals

• Strong communication skills for working with students, parents, First Nations representatives, other staff members, administration, and consultants

• Willingness to live and participate as a member of a small community

• A knowledge of and sensitivity to the traditions and aspirations of First Nations students and a culturally diverse student population

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must be certified in another Canadian province/territory first.

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security/vulnerable sector check.

• Relocation may be available.

• Housing may be available.

For more information about the position, please contact Heather Dickert, Coordinator, Teacher Recruitment at .

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