Teacher - Grade 1 - #226518

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.

Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ – Cliff Trail Elementary is a brand-new, state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Grade 7 school that honors students’ developmental stages and cultural identities, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Through responsive and inclusive teaching practices, we support every learner in achieving their highest academic potential.

Located on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, our school serves Whistle Bend—a rapidly growing and culturally diverse community. As the neighborhood's first school, Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ brings together families, staff, students, and community members to build strong relationships, deepen belonging, and nurture the next generation of learners.

School: Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ — Cliff Trail Elementary School, Whitehorse, YT

Position: Teacher

FTE: 1.0 FTE Permanent

Assignment: Grade 1

Start Date: August 20, 2026

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet

the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
• Recent teaching experience in a primary classroom supporting students with a wide range of academic abilities and diverse learning needs, including students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Learning Plans (SLPs), and Behaviour Support Plans;
• Demonstrated teaching experience using current, research-based instructional practices for early literacy and numeracy development;
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Bruce Perry’s Neuro-Sequential Model for Education (NME) and Ready to Learn School practices;
• Experience respectfully and authentically incorporating First Nations ways of knowing, doing and being into teaching, learning, and assessment;
• Teaching experience using Assessment for Learning strategies;
• Teaching experience working with neuro-diverse students;

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

• 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;
• A knowledge of & sensitivity to the culture & aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon & a culturally diverse student population;

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:

• To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must hold a Teacher Certification in

  another Canadian province/territory first;

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check

  including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

• Relocation may be available.
• Qualified applicants for teacher vacancies shall be hired based

  Article 49 Teacher Priority Hiring of the .

For more information about this position, please

contact Jeff Cressman, Principal of DTKK, 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, Consultant, Human Resources, at