Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ – Cliff Trail Elementary is a brand-new, state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Grade 7 school that honours students’ developmental stages and cultural identities, fostering a robust sense of belonging. Through responsive and inclusive teaching practices, we support every learner in achieving their highest academic potential.

Located on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, our school serves Whistle Bend—a rapidly growing and culturally diverse community. As the neighbourhood’s first school, Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ brings together families, staff, students, and community members to build strong relationships, deepen belonging, and nurture the next generation of learners.

School: Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ – Cliff Trail Elementary School, Whitehorse, YT

Position: Teacher FTE: 1.0 FTE (Temporary)

Assignment: Grade 1

Start Date: ASAP End Date: December 18, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

- Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
- Recent teaching experience in an elementary classroom supporting students with a wide range of academic abilities and diverse learning needs;
- Demonstrated teaching experience using current, research-based instructional practices for early literacy and numeracy development;
- Experience respectfully and authentically incorporating First Nations ways of knowing, doing and being into teaching, learning, and assessment;




- Demonstrated understanding and application of Bruce Perry’s Neuro-Sequential Model in Education (NME) and Ready to Learn School practices (would be considered an asset);
- Teaching experience working with neuro-diverse students (would be considered an asset);

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

- Knowledge of & sensitivity to the culture & aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon & a culturally diverse student population
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trusting relationships when working with students, families, staff members and administrators;
- Effective and respectful classroom management based on a developmental understanding of children;
- Strong planning and organizational skills;
- A strong commitment to the practice of differentiated instruction and assessment within classroom programming designed to meet individual student needs;
- Ability to adapt curriculum to meet a wide range of learning abilities and styles and to meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans;
- Ability to develop and implement Individual Educational Plan and Student Behavioural Plans in collaboration with school staff;




- Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team and to promote, support and work collaboratively with all staff on school initiatives within the total school program;
- Willingness to support the philosophy, values and beliefs of the school and to support the school growth plan;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

- Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance including vulnerable sector check.
- To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must be certified in another Canadian province/ territory first.
- Yukon First Nations 101 to be completed within one year.

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.
- Relocation may be available.
- Qualified applicants for teacher vacancies shall be hired based Article 49 Teacher Priority Hiring of the Yukon Association o f Education Professionals Collective Agreement.

For more information about this position, please contact Jeff Cressman, Principal of DTKK, at . If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Desiree Martsinkiw, Human Resources Manager, at

📌 Teacher-Temporary Grade 1 (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Education
📍 Whitehorse