Teacher-Temporary Careers & Physical Education

Yukon Education

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 are

currently seeking a talented individual to join the

Porter Creek Secondary School team. PCSS is a comprehensive

school with a strong reputation for hands-on programming, First Nations ways of

knowing, doing and being, and connection to the community. PCSS displays

excellence in Athletics, Arts and Academics. This position provides the opportunity

to join a dynamic, inclusive, staff team dedicated to student success. PCSS

staff understand the significance of working with families, our community and

First Nations to deliver on the promise of an education based on care. This 1.0 FTE teaching role will involve teaching Physical Education 8 & 9, and Careers 10.

You can

learn more about being a teacher or school administrator 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

Porter Creek Secondary

Location

Whitehorse, Yukon

Position: Temporary Careers & Physical Education

FTE

1.0

Start

Date: August 20, 2026

End

Date: June 11, 2027

Assignment: Careers 10, PE 8, PE 9

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, 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

  • Bachelor of Education or equivalent
  • Recent experience teaching at the secondary level
  • Experience planning, organizing and teaching secondary students in hands-on experiential programs or courses;
  • Experience adapting and delivering programming through a variety of instructional interventions and adaptations that will help all students succeed;
  • Undergraduate or graduate courses in Physical Education would be an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should

  • Superior

    classroom management, planning and organizational skills;

  • Willingness and ability

    to teach all relevant Learning Standards and foster an experiential

    learning philosophy;

  • Ability to adapt and

    modify curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities while

    incorporating cultural values and traditions into curricular components;

  • Excellent communication

    and interpersonal skills working with students, parents, administration

    and other staff members;

  • Ability to

    differentiate instruction using current assessment for learning pedagogy

    and practice.

  • Willingness and ability

    to work as a member of a professional team to promote and work

    collaboratively to support school initiatives and the total school

    program;

  • A knowledge and

    sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of

    Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.

Conditions of

Employment

This is a

designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the

following condition(s) of employment:

  • 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

  • Yukon Teacher

    Certification; learn about the certification

    process

  • Yukon First Nations

    101 , to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about the position, please contact Principal Peter

Giangrande

at

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding

career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please

contact: Serafina Christine,

Human Resource 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

For more information about how a career with the Yukon

government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a

competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the

lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below!

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