Principal - Temporary

Qualifications and Experience

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience:Possession of, or enrollment in coursework towards, a master's degree in education or equivalent in educational administration;Experience as an educational leader, providing instructional leadership, supervision, mentorship and evaluation; Experience in assessing and responding to student needs in social /emotional domains, life skills, development, behavior support, threat assessment, and crisis intervention;Experience working with Indigenous learners in a culturally diverse community is an asset. Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation people, community members, community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming; Eagerness to learn about and integrate Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation culture & worldview, and the Gwich'in language in the classroom; Keenness to live, work, and participate as an active member of the Old Crow community; Strong classroom management, planning and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate learners; Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education, excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills working with parents, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partners; Demonstrated ability to implement restorative practice and developmentally responsive approaches and supports; Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and analyze in the integration of project-based learning to support curriculum outcomes; Strong understanding and experience with implementing on-the-land curriculum; Demonstrated ability to develop, support and implement Student Learning Plans, Behaviour Plans, Safety Plans and Individual Education Plans; 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, and the community as a whole; Additional Information To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must hold a Teacher Certification in another Canadian province/territory first;Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.Relocation may be available.In communities outside of Whitehorse, there may be affordable though modest rental accommodation (sometimes shared) provided by Yukon Housing Corporation. Private accommodation is limited. If not available, candidates will need to find their own private accommodation, with assistance where possible from the First Nation School Board. For more information on rural communities in the Yukon, visit: Educators also receive an annual community allowance and rural retention allowance, as outlined in the 2024–2027 Collective Agreement, totaling $22,220 in additional annual compensation.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, Teacher Recruitment Coordinator .If you'd like to chat further about this assignment, the community or the school, please reach out to Valerie! Valerie Norman-Organ, Director of Schools Shäw níthän | Máhsin cho | Gunałchîsh | Gùnèłchīsh | Sógá sénlá' | Màhsi' choo | Mähsi' cho | Tsin'įį choh