Teacher - English

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.

F.H. Collins Secondary School is currently seeking a passionate educator to join our dynamic learning community. F.H.C is a dual-track English/French Immersion school serving approximately 800 students in grades 8 through 12. We provide students with a diverse range of academic, athletic performance, outdoor/experiential, trades, and arts programs. We are proud of our strong academic programming, cultural diversity, and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.

Located in the capital city of Whitehorse, Yukon, F.H.C sits alongside the Yukon River on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Our school continuously works to honour First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being, and we value our deep connections with families and the broader community.

School: F.H. Collins Secondary

Location:
Whitehorse

Position:
Temporary - English 9-12

FTE: 1.0

Start Date:
August 20, 2026

End Date:
June 11, 2027

Assignment:
English Grade 9, 10 and 12

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

• Bachelor of Education
• Undergraduate degree in English or teaching qualifications in English
• Recent experience teaching students with a wide range of abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to honour and promote First Nations principles of learning and First Nations literature in the classroom;
• Recent experience adapting curriculum and assessment to meet a wide range of abilities;

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

• Demonstrated experience with adult leadership and/or experience with implementation of school/system initiatives
• Superior classroom management, curricular and lesson planning skills, with demonstrable skills in student engagement.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills working with students, parents, staff members, and school leadership;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to meet a wide range of learning styles and abilities, including for students with IEPs;
• Willingness and ability to work to support the whole school culture and environment beyond the classroom (eg. Sports, experiential opportunities, clubs)
• Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population, with the ability to incorporate and promote First Nations principles of learning in the classroom
• Experience building literacy skills in students;
• Ability to differentiate instruction using current competency-based assessment, curriculum, pedagogy and practice
• Recent experience with adapting programming for students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges within the classroom setting

• 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 here
• Yukon First Nations 101; to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about the position, please contact

Ruth Burridge, Principal FH Collinsat

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, .

For more information about Yukon, visit here

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