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A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement to work as a classroom supervisor (substitute teacher) in Yukon. A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is preferred and may qualify candidates for higher pay rates, but it is not required. Due to ongoing teacher shortages, the Department of Education or individual school councils across Yukon are actively hiring classroom supervisors who do not hold a B.Ed. degree. Classroom supervisors perform the same day-to-day duties as substitute teachers, including following lesson plans, managing classrooms, and supervising students. Candidates with post-secondary education in any field, relevant work experience with children, or educational assistant credentials may be given preference during the hiring process.
A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is mandatory before a substitute teacher can be placed in any Yukon school. The check must be current and is submitted to the Department of Education or the hiring school authority. Periodic renewal may be required.
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age, the age of majority in the Yukon Territory. This ensures substitute teachers meet the legal threshold for professional certification and the duty of care for students.
Candidates apply directly to individual the Department of Education or individual school councils in Yukon to be placed on the classroom supervisor or substitute teacher roster. Most boards accept applications through their online portals or human resources departments. The typical application requires a resume, proof of education (high school diploma or higher), a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, government-issued photo identification, and two to three professional references. Some boards may also require a brief interview or orientation session before adding candidates to their active roster. Processing times vary by board but generally range from two to six weeks.
A provincial teaching certificate is not required to work as a classroom supervisor in Yukon. Candidates who hold a valid Yukon Teaching Certificate issued by Department of Education may be offered preferential placement, higher daily pay rates, or priority access to long-term assignments. However, the classroom supervisor role was created specifically to address teacher shortages by allowing individuals without formal teaching credentials to fill substitute positions. School boards set their own criteria for classroom supervisors, and requirements may vary between the Department of Education or individual school councils.
English is the primary language of instruction in Yukon schools. The Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon operates French-language schools and requires substitute teachers to be fluent in French. Knowledge of Yukon First Nations languages is an asset for community school placements.
The Department of Education or individual schools may require substitute teachers to complete an orientation session. This may include information on Yukon First Nations cultural awareness, school safety protocols, classroom management in small and remote schools, and relevant technology systems.
Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification is recommended and may be required for substitute teachers, especially those accepting assignments in rural and remote Yukon communities. Wilderness First Aid training is considered an additional asset given the territory's geography.
For more information, visit the Yukon Department of Education Teacher Certification page. Note: Classroom supervisor positions may have different requirements than certified teaching positions. Contact individual the Department of Education or individual school councils directly for the most current classroom supervisor hiring criteria.
Our courses are designed to help you meet all the requirements for substitute teacher training.