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Educational Assistant
Yukon Education
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3J1
Fixed term contract, Contract, Full-time
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Fixed term contract, Contract, Full-time
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3J1

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Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life

Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

The department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of the diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.


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. FHC is a 8-12 school of approximately 780 students, serving a diverse cultural population.

Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life-long learning. This position provides support for individual students or small groups of students who have diverse learning needs. These needs may be academic, social-emotional, medical or a combination of all. Students with such needs may demonstrate behaviours that require patience, compassion, and knowledge of strategies that support neuro-diverse learners.

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If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!

School: F.H. Collins Secondary School

Position: Educational assistant

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: June 11, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

  • Experience implementing student support plans (Behaviour, Safety & Learning) is an asset
  • Post-secondary training in educational assistant, exceptionality worker, special education assistant, or a related field is an asset
  • Current First Aid/CPRC is an asset

  • Non-violent crisis intervention or de-escalation training would be an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

  • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
  • Experience working with youth who have behavioural or socio-emotional or complex learning needs
  • Willingness to assist students with academic, socio-emotional, and experiential learning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, administration, and other staff members;
  • Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional staff team to support school initiatives and special events;
  • Ability and interest in working to support whole school goals beyond the classroom (e.g., sports, experiential opportunities, clubs).
  • A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.
  • Fluent in English and French may be an asset;
  • Experience working in a high school would be an asset
  • Good organizational skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector    ; to be provide before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
  • Standard First Aid; to be provided within 3 months of the first day of employment
  • Completion of the Education Assistant YG Learn course- by the end of the school year

For more information about the position, please contact: Linda Lamers , Principal at


For more information about the position, please contact Devi Prasad, Human Resources Consultant at


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