We are excited to add new allocations for Educational Assistants for the 23/24 school year, though the budget has yet to be finalized. An offer will be contingent on budgetary approval which should be obtained mid-June 2023 at which time a formal offer letter will be forwarded to the successful candidate.

JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JES) – Watson Lake

Home to the Liard First Nation people, Johnson Elementary School is one of 11 Yukon schools who have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Dene Zā́gé’- Kaska is the traditional language of the Liard First Nation people.

Johnson Elementary School is a K – 7 school with approximately 130 students. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration, Liard First Nation Education team and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Watson Lake. For more information about our school, please visit our website at Johnson Elementary School and the First Nation School Board website.

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;
• Experience working with youth;
• Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;
• Experience integrating self-regulation and social-emotional care practices in the classroom is an asset;
• Experience working with Indigenous learners in a culturally diverse community is an asset.
• Experience with restorative justice in a classroom setting would be an asset.
• Experience working with neuro-diverse students will be an asset.

  DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
• Willingness to learn Dene Zā́gé’- Kaska;
• Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible;
• Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, school staff, First Nation education workers, and the community as a whole.

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Security Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to starting work;
• Standard First Aid Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months;
• Completion of the Educational Assistant Module by the end of the 2023/24 school year.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Include three references along with your cover letter and resume
• If you are a permanent (indeterminate) Educational Assistant in a Yukon school, you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this job.

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, GO TO:

yukon.ca/en/employment/jobs-schools