Temporary Teacher Grade 5​/6

Overview

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.

Elijah Smith Elementary School is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 elementary school, located on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än council. We pride ourselves on integrating on the land learning and social-emotional learning into the curriculum.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and reflective educator to join the team at Elijah Smith Elementary School, a dynamic K–7 school in Whitehorse that prioritizes inclusion, relationships, and culturally grounded learning. This role is ideal for a teacher committed to supporting neurodiverse learners, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and who values and integrates Yukon First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being.

Elijah Smith Elementary School serves a diverse student population and is deeply committed to a whole-child approach to learning. The school’s work is grounded in Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) and Ready to Learn practices, with a strong focus on student regulation, belonging, and engagement as the foundation for academic success. Staff work collaboratively to support students with a wide range of learning and behavioural needs, and there is a shared commitment to inclusive, team-based problem solving.

The school has a strong and ongoing relationship with Kwanlin Dün First Nation, and is committed to embedding Yukon First Nations perspectives, values, and cultural practices into daily learning. Experiential and land-based learning are central to the school’s approach, with students regularly engaging in hands-on, place-based opportunities that connect learning to the land, community, and culture.

This position involves working with students with complex learning and regulation needs, requiring flexibility, resilience, and a strong commitment to inclusive education.

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.

School:
Elijah Smith Elementary School

Location:

Whitehorse

Position:
Temporary Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Start Date:

August 20, 2026

End date:
June 11, 2027

Assignment:
Grade 5 / 6

• - Bachelor of Education or equivalent in Elementary Education or Middle Years Education;
• - Teaching experience in an intermediate classroom with students performing at a wide range of achievement levels and diverse learning styles, including multiple students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Learning Plans (SLPs), and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs);
• - Demonstrated success supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodiverse learners with complex needs;
• - Teaching experience in the use of current, research-based practices for literacy and numeracy learning;
• - Strong ability to design and deliver differentiated, responsive instruction informed by ongoing assessment to meet a wide range of academic, developmental, and regulation needs;
• - Demonstrated understanding and application of Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) / Ready to Learn practices, including creating regulation-supportive…