Coach, Language Programs

Hiring preference will be provided to those who identify as Yukon First Nation or Indigenous.

The First Nation School Board (FNSB) was established in February 2022. Our main office is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, on the territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. FNSB serves and works in partnership with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, Champagne and Aishihik First Nation, White River First Nation, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Selkirk First Nation, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, and Kluane First Nation for the schools and Learners on their territories.
 
Our approach to instruction, programming, and operations promotes reconciliation by being grounding in Yukon First Nations values of student-centered, strengths-based, and community-led. Board-run schools are for all Yukon students.

For more information on the First Nation School Board, please visit https://www.fnsb.ca/

The Language Programs Coach supports the mission and vision of the First Nation School Board (FNSB) by strengthening culturally responsive teaching and learning across FNSB schools. Working collaboratively with educators, language educators, local First Nations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners, the Coach leads the development and evaluation of inclusive programming that reflects local cultures, languages, and educational aspirations. Through relationship-building, professional development, and community-led approaches, the Coach supports educator capacity and helps create meaningful learning experiences that honour Yukon First Nations worldviews and promote success for all Learners.

To chat further about the role, reach out to Erin!
 Tricia Johnson-Drapeau, Director of Governance, Erin.Pauls@fnsb.ca

Are you motivated to work on a team developing a public school system grounded in reconciliation?

We seek applicants with experience building strong and trusting relationships with partners while providing strategic advice and guidance. Comfort in the unknown and a desire to create new processes, will support you to be successful in this role.

The successful Connector is comfortable using computers, phones, and common workplace technology, or demonstrates a willingness and ability to learn these tools, including email, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office applications, to communicate, collaborate, maintain records, and support program delivery.

FNSB offers competitive salaries, rewarding work-life balance, professional and personal development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits packages.

Job Description: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:2e8e6d3c-c68a-4ce0-9364-1d1cd5aa5593

To chat further about the application process, please contact Tasha-Lee! Tasha-Lee Schwantz, Manager of Human Resources, tasha-lee.schwantz@yukon.ca

We thank all who apply and will be in contact only with those we wish to consider further. 

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Closing: November 4, 2026 at Midnight Local Time