Education Assistant - Temporary

This is an until–filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 3 days. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.

Empower and inspire learners, families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.

Assignment: Educational Assistant - Temporary

Start Date: August 24, 2026

End Date: June 11, 2027

JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JES) – Watson Lake

Home to the Liard First Nation people, Johnson Elementary School is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Dene zā́gī (Kaska) is the traditional language of the Liard First Nation people.

Johnson Elementary School is a K – 7 school with approximately 130 students. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community, and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration, the Liard First Nation Education team and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Watson Lake.

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Qualifications and Experience

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

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
• Experience working with youth;
• Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;
• Experience integrating self-regulation and social-emotional care practices in the classroom is an asset;
• Experience working with Indigenous learners in a culturally diverse community is an asset.
• Experience with restorative justice in a classroom setting would be an asset.
• Experience working with neuro-diverse students will be an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
• Willingness to learn Kaska;
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible;
• Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, school staff, First Nation education workers, and the community as a whole.

Conditions of Employment

• Security Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to starting work;
• Standard First Aid Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months;
• Completion of the Educational Assistant Module by May 31, 2027.

Additional Information

• Include three references along with your cover letter and resume
• 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.
• There is no relocation or employee housing available for this position.
• Please note that candidates who hold a temporary work permit and require employer sponsorship for permanent residency or for a work permit are not eligible for employment with FNSB, as we are unable to provide sponsorship support. If this applies to you, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying at this stage. Proceeding with an application in these circumstances may result in the inability to screen to the next stage of the competitive process, even if you are otherwise a strong candidate. We share this information early to respect your time and the time of our community members involved in the hiring process.

To chat further about applying for the role, reach out to Lauren!Lauren Chapman, HR Consultant – Recruitment .

If you'd like to chat further about this assignment, the community or the school, please reach out to Wade! Wade Gemmell, Principal.

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