Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!

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.

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 Dn First Nation and the Taan Kwchn 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 Temporary 1,0 FTE Fine Arts Teacher at JHES for the duration of the 2024/2025 school year. JHES has a thriving music program, but there is room for growth in the area of fine and preforming arts.

You can learn more about being a teacher or school administrator including salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website.

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor of Education

Teaching experience in elementary music/arts

Experience incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning

Experience with ensemble and/or choir instruction (e.g.. fiddling, drumline, choir, etc.) would be an asset;

Experience teaching dance or visual arts would be an asset;

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

Desired knowledge, skills, and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:

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

Successful implementation of effective instructional practices when working with student Individual Educational Plans and Behavioural Support Plans

The ability to apply assessment for, as and of student learning within an IEP

Ability to provide positive intervention in a developmentally responsive way

Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with students, Educational Assistants, families, administration, other staff members, and consultants

Ability to support targeted intervention with students by utilizing diagnostic assessments and scaffold interventions based on data

Ability to work as a member of a professional team and willingness to participate in the total school program

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance including vulnerable sector check.

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

Yukon First Nations 101 to be completed within one year.

Additional Information

Relocation may be available.

If you are a permanent (indeterminate) teacher in a Yukon school, you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this temporary job

Qualified applicants for teacher vacancies shall be hired based Article 49 Teacher Priority Hiring of the Yukon Association of Education Professionals Collective Agreement..

To apply on this position, please visit yukon.ca/employment 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: Heather Dickert Teacher Recruitment Coordinator at Heather.Dickert@yukon.ca.For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below! Benefits and leave

Learning and development

Health and wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion

Terms of employment

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