Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Education Support Manger, this position is responsible for the promotion of education, specifically with grades 10 – 12 in Whitehorse. The incumbent must be a positive role model for the students and youth she/he serves. The incumbent will assist with developing and implementing TTC education policies and recommendations. This position is also responsible for ensuring that education projects identified in the TTC annual work plan are implemented and monitored. The incumbent prepares progress reports for the Education Manager.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

- Oversees the development and implementation of educational classes for TTC youth enrolled in Senior Secondary Schools in Whitehorse to ensure that the goals and objectives of the programs are met;
- sends reports to Senior ESW for requisitioning cheques for grade incentive;
- Provide guidance to grades 10 – 12 students regarding academic issues, truancy, graduation requirements, course selections, accommodations and career and summer employment opportunities;
- Encourage parent and community involvement with student education by
- parent/teacher interviews
- classroom activities
- cultural activities
- after school homework study program and tutoring

- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license
- Must submit to an RCMP criminal records check prior to commencement of employment




- Must be drug and alcohol free and an excellent role model for youth
- Acts as a liaison between students, parents and teachers with parent/guardian consent;
- Promote and coordinate cultural learning opportunities for students, liaise with Tlingit Elders, Education Support Worker Coordinator (CYFN) and Gadzoosdaa House Master to ensure cultural activities are encouraged.

Education & Experience:

Grade 12 with a diploma in Adolescent Development and student guidance or the equivalent plus job training and experience

- - Knowledge of graduation requirements
- - Experience working with First Nations families and students
- - Knowledge of First Nations government systems and awareness of social issues affecting First Nations youth and families.
- - Knowledge of TTC history, culture, demographics, goals and aspirations
- - Knowledge of TTC policies and procedures
- - Knowledge of resources available locally, regionally and nationally
- - Knowledge of education legislation, policies, procedures and general knowledge of education curricula
- - Research and report writing skills
- - Ability to identify youth at risk and make appropriate referrals

Conditions of Employment:

- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license
- Must submit to an RCMP criminal records check prior to commencement of employment
- Must be drug and alcohol free and an excellent role model for youth

📌 Whitehorse Education Support Worker
🏢 Whitehorse Chamber
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