Temporary First Nations Language Teacher (Southern Tutchone)

About the role

Golden Horn Elementary School, located within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, is looking for a temporary First Nations language teacher to deliver the Southern Tutchone culture program at the elementary level. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE) with a start date as soon as possible and ends on June 12, 2026.

Required profile

• Completion of the Yukon Native Language Centre certificate or diploma program, or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated reading, writing and speaking proficiency in Southern Tutchone, with an ongoing commitment to improving it.
• Extensive knowledge of Yukon First Nations, Kwanlin Dün First Nations and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council culture, traditions, values and beliefs, and of past and current issues in education, heritage and languages.
• Yukon Teacher Certification.

Desired skills and suitability

• Strong interest and ability to teach Southern Tutchone.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to adapt and modify the curriculum so all students succeed in the program.
• Team player willing to take part in staff meetings, school-wide events and professional development, and to build collaborative relationships with language professionals at Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council and the Yukon Native Language Centre.
• Ability to connect with school staff, parents and caregivers, and to promote Southern Tutchone and its culture in school programming.

Candidates must provide a criminal record check with the RCMP (vulnerable sector) before starting, dated no more than three months before the start date, and complete Yukon First Nations 101 at the first opportunity. Transcripts and criminal records are not submitted with the application.