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.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the École Whitehorse Elementary School team. École Whitehorse Elementary is located within the traditional territory of the people of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. École Whitehorse Elementary is a single-track French Immersion school, Grades K-7 with a student population of approximately 470. We have a dynamic, dedicated staff. Students enjoy specialty classes in the arts, outdoor education, library, Applied Design Skills Technology, movement and dance and Physical Education, all delivered in French. Students also have Southern Tuchone First Nations Language classes.
You can learn more about being an educational assistant including salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our .
If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
School: École Whitehorse Elementary School
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Educational Assistant
FTE: 1.0 FTE x 2
Start Date: August 20, 2026
End Date: June 11, 2027
To learn more about École Whitehorse Elementary School, please visit the site
Important application requirements
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
- Experience working with youth
- Fluency in both English and French
- Post-secondary training in educational assistant, exceptionality worker, special education assistant, or a related field would be considered an asset
- Experience working with youth with special needs would be considered an asset
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:
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Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
- 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;
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
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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 this position, please contact: Sharon MacCoubrey at
If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Serafina Christine at .
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