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 is a welcoming and inclusive K–7 school community in Whitehorse that values relationships, land-based learning, and Yukon First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being. We believe that all students can thrive when they are seen, supported, and challenged within a caring, culturally responsive workplace.

About the Position

We are seeking a Learning Support & Enrichment Teacher who is passionate about building positive relationships with students, supporting diverse learning needs, and creating engaging opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed.

This position combines targeted learning support with enrichment opportunities across our K–7 school community. The successful candidate will bring strong teaching skills, experience supporting students with diverse abilities and learning profiles, and a flexible, collaborative approach to meeting student needs. They will also bring their own interests, strengths, creativity, and enthusiasm to enhance learning opportunities for students and contribute to the wider school community.

Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, Educational Assistants, and school-based teams, the Learning Support & Enrichment Teacher will support students across grade levels through individual and small-group instruction, classroom collaboration, targeted interventions, and the implementation of individualized student support plans.

The position requires a teacher who can recognize and respond to changing student needs, build trusting relationships, support student engagement and regulation, and use effective instructional strategies to promote learning, confidence, and independence. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with students with a wide range of academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.

Alongside learning support, the teacher will have opportunities to develop and contribute to enrichment experiences that reflect their interests and expertise. These may include areas such as literacy, numeracy, arts, music, technology, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies (ADST), library learning, land-based learning, outdoor education, or other areas that enrich the school experience.

We are looking for an energetic, thoughtful, and adaptable educator who enjoys working with students of different ages, builds positive relationships, takes initiative, and is eager to continue learning and developing their practice. The successful candidate will contribute to a school culture where students feel connected, supported, appropriately challenged, and encouraged to discover their strengths and interests.

Key Responsibilities

The Learning Support & Enrichment Teacher will:

- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to identify student strengths, learning needs, and barriers to participation, and develop responsive approaches to support student success.
- Provide targeted individual and small-group instruction to address academic learning needs, reinforce classroom learning, and support student progress and independence.
- Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), Student Learning Plans (SLPs), and other individualized learning or behaviour plans, as applicable.
- Contribute to the development, review, monitoring,



and adjustment of individualized student supports in collaboration with classroom teachers and school-based teams.
- Use formal and informal assessment information, classroom observations, and student learning data to monitor progress, identify emerging needs, and inform instructional decisions and interventions.
- Apply inclusive teaching practices, differentiated instruction, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support diverse learners and promote meaningful participation.
- Use positive, proactive, and trauma-responsive approaches to support student engagement, emotional regulation, behaviour, and readiness to learn.
- Build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with students, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, connection, and confidence.
- Adapt teaching strategies and support approaches to meet the developmental, academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs of students across grades K–7.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, Educational Assistants, school-based teams, families, and other professionals to promote consistent, coordinated, and effective student support.
- Design and facilitate enrichment opportunities that build on students' strengths, interests, creativity, and talents.
- Contribute personal interests, skills, and expertise to learning experiences and school initiatives, including opportunities in literacy, numeracy, arts, music, technology, ADST, land-based learning, outdoor learning, or other areas of interest.
- Contribute to a caring, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment that respects student identities, family and community connections, and Yukon First Nations ways of knowing, doing, and being.
- Participate in ongoing professional learning and apply new knowledge, feedback, and evidence-informed strategies to strengthen student learning and well-being.

School: Elijah Smith Elementary School

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Mixed – Learning Assistance Teacher and ADST

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: January 11, 2027

End date: May 25, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please submit a résumé and cover letter that clearly demonstrate how your qualifications, teaching experience, and related skills align with the requirements of this position.

Highlight your experience supporting diverse learners, implementing individualized student support plans, providing targeted instruction, building positive relationships, and contributing to school communities. We also encourage you to share your interests, strengths, and additional skills that you could bring to Elijah Smith Elementary.

Selection will be based on the information provided in your application. For guidance on preparing your résumé, please refer to the resources available on Yukon.ca.

Education and Teaching Experience

- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent from a recognized institution and valid Yukon Teacher Certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
- Successful teaching experience across different grade levels, working with students with diverse abilities, achievement levels, learning profiles, and academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.

Individualized Student Support and Instruction

- Experience implementing and supporting Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), Student Learning Plans (SLPs), or similar individualized plans, including contributing to their development, review, and monitoring.
- Experience providing individual and small-group instruction and using assessment and observation to identify learning needs, monitor progress, and inform instructional decisions.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of inclusive education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and differentiated instruction.





Student Engagement and Relationship-Building

- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students and foster engagement, belonging, and connection.
- Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of students across different grade levels and developmental stages.
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, patience, initiative, flexibility, and a genuine interest in helping students succeed.

Inclusive Practice and Professional Learning

- Training and experience in trauma-responsive educational practices, or a willingness to develop these skills.
- Familiarity with the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME), Ready to Learn practices, or similar approaches to supporting student regulation and readiness to learn, or a willingness to develop knowledge in these areas.
- Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, student-centred practices and ongoing professional learning.

Collaboration and Professional Practice

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers, Educational Assistants, families, school-based teams, and other professionals.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to changing student and classroom needs while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

The following would be considered assets:

- Specialization, experience, or coursework in Special Education, Inclusive Education, or autism spectrum disorder, including experience supporting neurodiverse learners.
- Training or experience in structured literacy approaches or programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Barton, Wilson, or Reading Rev, and/or literacy and numeracy interventions.
- Experience with educational and assistive technologies, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies (ADST), coding, robotics, design, or other hands-on learning.
- Experience teaching music, visual arts, drama, or other creative arts.
- Experience with outdoor education, land-based learning, or experiential education.
- Experience developing enrichment programs, clubs, projects, or learning opportunities based on student interests.
- Knowledge of Yukon First Nations cultures, histories, perspectives, and aspirations, and experience contributing to culturally responsive and decolonizing education.
- Knowledge of positive behaviour supports, preventative practices, resiliency frameworks, restorative approaches, and trauma-responsive care.
- Experience supporting Educational Assistants in implementing individualized plans, safety plans, accommodations, and instructional strategies.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals, such as counsellors, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists.
- Willingness to contribute personal interests, talents, and expertise to the broader school community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- 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.

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.
- If you are a permanent (indeterminate) teacher in a Yukon school, you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this temporary job.
- Relocation may be available.

For more information about this position, please contact: Jim Snider, Principal 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, HR Consultant,

For more information about Yukon, visit

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.

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