Role overview

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:Teacher on Call – JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JES) – Watson Lake
Start Date:August 26, 2026

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

Join our schools' team as a Teacher on Call, where every day is an opportunity to supporting our learners! Step into the classroom and create an engaging and positive learning atmosphere. You will build authentic relationships and collaborate with other passionate educators. Together we will impower and inspire through Yukon First Nation Wisdom!

For more information about our school, please visit our website at Johnson Elementary School and the First Nation School Boardwebsite. Important application requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Qualifications and Experience

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

High School Diploma, or equivalent experience
Experience working with school aged students is preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the local Yukon 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 the local Yukon First Nation culture & worldview, and the language in the classroom;
Able to follow and carry out instructions with little supervision, and,
Communicates clearly and respectfully.

Conditions of Employment

Have and maintain a RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check Additional Information

For your application to be considered, all relevant documents listed below must be submitted after your application to angela.bonnycastle@yukon.ca for review:

RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check, and,
Reference (2-3 contacts)

If you are a certified teacher, please include:

Recent teaching reports or practicum reports;
Transcripts from your program;
A copy of the credential received after completing your program, and,
A copy of your teaching certificate

Please click here to view information about being a Teacher on Call, including the rates of pay based on your credentials. Job Requirements:

Physical ability to perform the required duties.

To chat further about the role, reach out to angela.bonnycastle@yukon.ca