Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life
Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education provides high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in our work.
We seek a talented individual to join the Porter Creek Secondary School team. PCSS is a comprehensive school with many hands-on opportunities for students. PCSS displays excellence in Athletics, Arts, and Academics. We are located on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. This position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic, inclusive, staff team dedicated to student success and understands the significance of working with families, our community, and First Nations to deliver on that promise. This 1.0FTE Teaching role will involve courses in Math 8, Science 8 and Science +
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If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
Important application requirements
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume, we encourage you to review the resource page on .
School: Porter Creek Secondary School
Location: Whitehorse
Position: Teacher for Grade 8 and + Math and Science
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 8, 2026
End Date: June 12, 2026
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor of Education or equivalent
Experience adapting teaching to meet student needs
Recent experience teaching Math at the Secondary School level
Experience adapting programming for students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges within the classroom setting
Experience with First Nations ways of Knowing, Doing and Being to support and instruct students academically, socially, and behaviourally
Undergraduate degree in Mathematics or Science is an asset
Desired knowledge, skills, and suitability
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:
Superior classroom management, planning and organizational skills;
Willingness and ability to teach all relevant Learning Standards and foster an experiential learning philosophy;
Ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities while incorporating cultural values and traditions into curricular components;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, parents, administration, and other staff members;
Ability to differentiate instruction using current assessment for learning pedagogy and practice;
Willingness and ability to work as a member of a professional team to promote and work collaboratively to support school initiatives and the total school program;
Ability and interest in working to support whole school goals beyond the classroom (e.g., sports, experiential opportunities, clubs).
A knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.
Conditions of Employment
This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:
To be a Teacher in Yukon, you must be certified in another Canadian province/ territory first.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a security clearance including vulnerable sector check.
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 Whitehorse, there may be affordable, shared, though sometimes modest, rental accommodation provided by Yukon Housing Corporation. If not available, candidates will need to find their own private accommodation. Private accommodation may be limited. For more information on rural communities in the Yukon, visit:
For more information about this position, please contact: Peter Giangrande, Principal, Porter Creek Secondary at
[email protected]
If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Karnika Bains, Human Resources Consultant at,
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Please do not include any additional documents, such as criminal record checks, or transcripts at this time. We will ask successful candidates to provide these to us during the onboarding period
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