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.
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 French Immersion Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Careers (8-10)
FTE: 1.0 temporary
Start Date: August 20, 2026
End Date: June 11, 2027
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
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Bachelor of Education with specialization in Physical Education; a combination of training and experience would be considered.
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Teaching or pre-service practice teaching experience in phys.ed classes at 8 – 12 level
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Experience teaching in French Immersion classes
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Fully bilingual in English and French
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Experience with experiential, outdoor, or recreational education
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Demonstrated ability to honour and promote First Nations principles of learning and First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing in the classroom.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, and also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:
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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
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
- 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 Ruth Burridge, Principal FH Collins 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
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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.
If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
