Social Emotional and Humanities Teacher

Yellowknife Catholic Schools

invites qualified applicants for a:

Social Emotional & Humanities Teacher

École St. Patrick High School

Start date : August 2026

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Humanities Teacher to foster students’ social-emotional growth, critical thinking, and understanding of history, geography, culture, and citizenship while creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The Position

This position reports to the Principal. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Humanities Teacher provides engaging, student-centered instruction in Humanities courses while supporting the social, emotional, and academic growth of students in alternative learning environments. This position is designed for educators who are passionate about building strong relationships, fostering student well-being, and creating inclusive learning experiences that meet diverse learner needs.

The successful candidate will use trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches to help students develop self-awareness, self-regulation, communication, critical thinking, and academic skills. Through individualized support and innovative instructional practices, they will empower students to achieve personal and academic success.

Our District

Yellowknife Catholic Schools has been providing quality publicly funded education to northern students for over sixty-five years. We are the only faith-based district in the Northwest Territories. Although we are a Catholic school district, we welcome families of all faiths. As a Catholic Education system, we encourage our students to be socially responsible. We want them to think critically about faith and to make decisions based on their spirituality and the knowledge that faith promotes being a good person. We use our faith-filled classrooms to explore how to live as people - letting our light shine in the world.

Yellowknife Catholic Schools’ vision of learning empowers students and staff to engage, explore, grow, and thrive in a multitude of ways. Our mission is to support student learning and well-being from JK - grade 12 so that all students can develop the skills and characteristics they need to be capable people in the world. Education, Culture, and Employment defines a capable person as: “...one who has integrity in relationships that honour the self, others, the land, and the spiritual world. Through these relationships, a capable person grows and develops a more expansive understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - the four parts of human development.”

Our district has three schools and one technical center with approximately 230 staff members and 1500 students. We offer programming in English and French from JK - 12, as well as Core Willideh Yati and Core French. We have a strong Indigenous Language and Culture Education program that combines the Dene Kede curriculum and on-the-land experiences with traditional ways of knowing and doing. As a district, we are committed to deepening our work in recognizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

Our Community

Yellowknife offers many opportunities during all seasons from enjoying the midnight sun while fishing on the lake, golfing on our unique course, aurora hunting and ice fishing in the winter, or swimming, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking around our great region; the Chief Drygeese Territory in the Akaitcho region, the traditional lands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

Yellowknife also offers many city recreational sports such as hockey, curling, soccer, frisbee, touch football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. We have several fitness facilities and have a very vibrant community of the arts.

Education and Recommended Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors of Education

• Training or specialization in Humanities, Social Studies, History, Geography, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of humanities curriculum and instructional best practices.

• Knowledge of trans-generational impact of residential schooling

• Knowledge of cultural factors that impact learning, school success and social/emotional development

• Knowledge of SEL competencies, research, curriculum, strategies, and learning and instruction frameworks

• Knowledge of the functions of behaviour, self regulation, trauma and healing supports for children and youth

• Knowledge of relationship building, restorative approaches during conflict

• Knowledge of collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches within a school environment.

• Vulnerable Sector Check is a requirement
  

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to practice in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and empathetic manner

• Ability to manage small groups with supportive classroom management

• Ability to work with young adults who have diverse trauma and/or neurodiversity

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent listening communication skills as primary, verbal and written as secondary

• Effective negotiation and consultation skills

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Decision making skills and manage several tasks at one time

• Stress management skills