Physical Education and Outdoor Education Specialist

5 days ago


Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada First Nation School Board - Yukon Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Physical Education and Outdoor Education Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our community and make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement innovative physical education and outdoor education programs that promote student engagement and academic achievement.
  • Collaborate with teachers and community members to design and deliver experiential education programs that foster a deeper understanding of our community's culture and history.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and community members to promote a sense of belonging and connection to our school.
  • Develop and implement strategies to promote student well-being and academic success.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in physical education and outdoor education.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
  • Additional post-secondary coursework or training in physical education and outdoor-experiential pedagogy.
  • Demonstrated experience incorporating outdoor-experiential/land-based learning in teaching practice.
  • Recent experience working with First Nation students and families in an educational setting would be an asset.
  • Experience teaching in a multi-grade class is an asset.
  • Experience working in a rural community school is an asset.
Desired Qualities
  • Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the Liard First Nation government, Daylu Dena Council Educational Support Workers (ESW), community Elders, and families.
  • Eagerness to learn about and integrate Liard First Nation (Kaska Dene) culture & worldview, and the Dene zagi (Kaska language) in the classroom.
  • Keenness to live, work, and participate as an active member of the Watson Lake community.
  • Strong classroom management, planning and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate learners.
  • Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education, excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement restorative practice and developmentally responsive approaches and supports.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and analyze in the integration of project-based learning to support curriculum outcomes.
  • Strong understanding and experience with implementing on-the-land curriculum.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, support and implement Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Plans, Safety Plans and Individual Education Plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible.
  • Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole.


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