Temporary Grade 2 Teacher

2 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Yukon Education Full time

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.

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 Golden Horn Elementary School team. GHES is located within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. We value experiential/place based learning on the land and inside the classroom. We strive to use the best research-driven teaching methods that foster learner agency and student-led learning experiences.

School: Golden Horn Elementary School

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Temp Teacher - Grade 2

FTE: 0.2

Start Date: January 7, 2026

End Date: June 10, 2026

Assignment: Teacher - Grade 2

To learn more about being a teacher with Yukon Education, including salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our .

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

  • Bachelor of Education
  • Experience teaching at the primary grade levels in a classroom, including literacy and numeracy.
  • Experience teaching structured literacy;

  • Experience infusing First Peoples ways of Knowing, Doing and Being into the curriculum to support and instruct students

  • Experience in the design and implementation of differentiated programming for diverse needs in the classroom

  • Experience utilizing universal design for learning in the classroom;

  • Experience and/or willingness to incorporate the outdoors into the curriculum is an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

  • Willingness and ability to work as a member of a team and to participate in the total school programs and initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships and work with students, parents, staff members, consultants, and administrators.
  • Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students with a range of learning styles and abilities and to meet the needs of students with Individual Educational Plans.
  • Effective and respectful classroom management based on a developmental understanding of children's strengths and needs.
  • A strong commitment to the practice of differentiated instruction and assessment within the classroom to meet student needs.
  • Strong commitment to and proven dedication to support the philosophy, values and beliefs of the school.
  • Knowledge and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.

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.

For more information about the position, please contact Jesse Ward, Principal, Golden Horn Elementary School at

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Devi Prasad K S, Human Resources Consultant at,

Please do not submit your transcripts or Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process

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