New job 21 T185 - TANTALUS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - 0.50 FTE - Permanent - High School Specialist (Math/Science) in Yukon

21 T185 - TANTALUS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - 0.50 FTE - Permanent - High School Specialist (Math/Science)

Company : Yukon Education
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Yukon

Full Description

Tantalus Community School is located in the Village of Carmacks on the traditional territory of Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. Situated at the confluence of Yukon and Nordenskiold rivers, Carmacks is 180 kilometers north of Whitehorse on the Klondike Highway. The Village of Carmacks offers amazing hiking and recreation opportunities as well as amenities such as gym and weight room, indoor pool, youth centre, golf course, and, coming soon, a multi-functional indoor arena.

Tantalus Community School nurtures and educates around 112 students. Tantalus School strives to offer high quality instruction using the British Columbia curriculum while integrating a project and inquiry based approach. Our school Mission Statement is: Tantalus Hats Edan Ku prepares students to contribute, self-sufficient and self-confident members of society. With Parents & Guardians and our School-Community, students learn though engagement and in a safe learning environment. Programs reflect our Northern Tutchone values of caring, sharing, teaching, and respect.

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 with qualifications at the Secondary level;

Teaching experience and/or pre-service practicum experience with senior mathematics and science courses;

Teaching experience and/or pre-service practicum experience with diverse student populations including those with IEPs and/or Student Learning Plans and/or Behavioral Plans would be an asset;

Teaching experience and/or pre-service practicum experience teaching First Nation students would be an asset;

Experience teaching in multi-grade settings at the Secondary level would be an asset;

Experience using online learning portals such as Moodle, Google Classroom, etc. would be an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Ability to support and integrate self-regulation, trauma informed care, positive well-being, and restorative practices in the classroom and school setting;

Ability to support and implement Student Learning Plans and Individual Education Plans;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively with students, parents, staff members, administrators, and consultants;

Experience using and integrating technology as part of teaching, learning and assessment;

A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of the First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally-diverse student population.

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;

In communities outside Whitehorse, there may be affordable, shared, though sometimes modest, rental accommodation provided by Yukon Housing Corporation. If not available, candidates will need to find their own private accommodation. Private accommodation may be limited. For more information on rural communities in the Yukon, visit: http://yukoncommunities.yk.ca

If you have any questions, please contact:
Donna Miller Fry, Superintendent – Area 2

[email protected]

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