Job Description
Christ the King Elementary School provides a faith-based, Roman Catholic education within the public school system of Yukon Education. Our school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dunn First Nation and Ta’an Kwachan Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. CKES is a K-7 school of approximately 356 students, serving a diverse cultural population. Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life-long learning. We assist students in developing a relationship with Jesus and appreciation of self and others. The uniqueness of each child is celebrated.
- Bachelor of Education or equivalent; with a focus on elementary education;
- Recent experience teaching intermediate grades
- Recent experience and/or training teaching students who are English Language Learners;
- Experience adapting curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities;
- Experience developing individual education plans and student support plans;
- Experience teaching balanced literacy programs, including conducting running records and guided reading practices
- Experience incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning across the curriculum
- Experience using various technology, including Epson boards, will be an asset
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability :
- Strong ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning styles and abilities;
- Strong ability to develop differentiated instructional opportunities for students, to collaborate with LAT teachers and educational assistants;
- Ability to use trauma-informed approaches to develop effective relationships with students
- Ability to assess students’ learning and report progress to parents/guardians using Assessment for Learning and outcome-based grading principles on a competency-based curricular framework;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, consultants, and community agencies;
- Willingness and ability to participate in the total school program including religious education;
- Willingness to support the school mission statement and participate in all religious activities;
- An appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Yukon with the ability to incorporate and promote this diversity within the faith life of the school community;
- Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the culture and aspirations of Yukon First Nations and a culturally diverse student population.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- To be a teacher in Yukon, you must be certified in another Canadian province/territory first.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security/vulnerable sector check.
- Relocation may be available.
- Preference will be given to the candidate who is a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church, committed to excellence in Catholic Education.To receive preference, it is required to include a current Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference, current Teacher Faith Letter and current Baptismal Certificate. Go to our website for the documents http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/employment/teaching_catholic.html
TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, GO TO:
www.education.gov.yk.ca/employment
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