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 Khàtìnas.àxh Community School team . The KCS school strives to make Place Based and Traditional teachings On the Land a Priority for all learning opportunities with students. This position provides opportunities to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders; Opportunity to work within a wide variety of situations; Opportunity to work as a member of a team; Opportunities to showcase good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; Opportunities to explore and undertake a variety of assignments within the classroom setting and in on the land learning situations.
You can learn more about being an educational assistant 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!
School: Khàtìnas.àxh Community School
Location: Teslin - this is an in person role requiring the teacher to live in Teslin, YT
Position: Educational Assistant
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 20, 2026
End Date: June 4, 2027
Assignment: Educational Assistant
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. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on .
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
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Experience working with youth with special needs would be considered an asset
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Experience working with youth with special needs with training in Autism would be an asset
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Post-secondary training in educational assistant, exceptionality worker, special education assistant, or a related field would be considered an asset
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Experience working with First Nation students in a culturally diverse community would be considered and asset
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
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Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
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Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations;
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Ability to work as a member of a team;
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Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
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Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;
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Ability to work with minimal supervision;
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Experience working with children with Autism is an asset
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Experience working with students in outdoor learning environments is an asset
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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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
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Standard First Aid Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months
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Completion of the Educational Assistant Module by the end of the school year
Relocation might be available.
For more information about this position, please contact: Dr. Rea Postoloski at
If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Serafina Christine at
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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.
