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.
We seek a talented individual to join the Aurora Shared Resource Program as an Educational Assistant. This Educational Assistant will support flexible high school programming for students with an Autism diagnosis, for whom attending mainstream school for full days is not possible. This program also works in partnership with other programs and schools and involves supporting with academic work, recreational programming, cultural programming and student transportation.
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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: Aurora Virtual School
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Educational Assistant
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 20, 2026
End Date: June 11, 2027
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on .
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
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Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
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Class 5 drivers licence and clean driving abstract.
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Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;
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Experience working with equity-deserving students in senior level courses would be an asset;
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Experience working with students on Moodle and supporting online learning would be an asset;
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Experience working in a self-paced, self-directed learning environment would be an asset;
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Experience working with First Nations students and integrating First Nations ways of knowing and doing into programming would be an asset;
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Experience accompanying students on outdoor field trips and on-the-land activities would be an asset.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
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Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents
- Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations
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Ability to work as a member of a team
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Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
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Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
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Ability to effectively plan, manage time, and effectively work towards specific learning outcomes.
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Working knowledge of English.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Include three references along with your cover letter and resume
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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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance including vulnerable sector check.
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Standard First Aid Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months
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Completion of the Educational Assistant Module by the end of the school year
For more information about the position, please contact Mark Connell – Team Lead for Aurora at
If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Serafina Christine - Human Resources Consultant at .
Please do not submit your transcripts or Criminal Record checks as part of your application. We will reach out to successful candidates to request these during the onboarding process
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