Literacy Support Teacher

Yellowknife Catholic Schools

invites qualified applicants for a:

Literacy Support Teacher

École St. Joseph School

Start date : August 2026

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Literacy Support Teacher to help students strengthen their literacy skills and thrive in a learning environment.

The Position

This position reports to the Principal. As a Literacy Support Teacher, you will assist students in developing strong reading, writing, and communication skills in English. Responsibilities include providing targeted small-group and one-on-one instruction, supporting classroom teachers with literacy strategies, and helping to assess student progress in both language proficiency and comprehension. You will support other teachers in delivering quality literacy instruction. Part of this involves co-teaching, and supporting new teachers. You will also work to promote a love of reading in English, create engaging literacy activities, and collaborate with staff to ensure students meet academic benchmarks while fostering confidence in their language abilities.

Our District

Yellowknife Catholic Schools has been providing quality publicly funded education to northern students for over sixty-five years. We are the only faith-based district in the Northwest Territories. Although we are a Catholic school district, we welcome families of all faiths. As a Catholic Education system, we encourage our students to be socially responsible. We want them to think critically about faith and to make decisions based on their spirituality and the knowledge that faith promotes being a good person. We use our faith-filled classrooms to explore how to live as people - letting our light shine in the world.

Yellowknife Catholic Schools’ vision of learning empowers students and staff to engage, explore, grow, and thrive in a multitude of ways. Our mission is to support student learning and well-being from JK - grade 12 so that all students can develop the skills and characteristics they need to be capable people in the world. Education, Culture, and Employment defines a capable person as: “...one who has integrity in relationships that honour the self, others, the land, and the spiritual world. Through these relationships, a capable person grows and develops a more expansive understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - the four parts of human development.”

Our district has three schools and one technical center with approximately 230 staff members and 1500 students. We offer programming in English and French from JK - 12, as well as Core Willideh Yati and Core French. We have a strong Indigenous Language and Culture Education program that combines the Dene Kede curriculum and on-the-land experiences with traditional ways of knowing and doing. As a district, we are committed to deepening our work in recognizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

Our Community

Yellowknife offers many opportunities during all seasons from enjoying the midnight sun while fishing on the lake, golfing on our unique course, aurora hunting and ice fishing in the winter, or swimming, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking around our great region; the Chief Drygeese Territory in the Akaitcho region, the traditional lands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

Yellowknife also offers many city recreational sports such as hockey, curling, soccer, frisbee, touch football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. We have several fitness facilities and have a very vibrant community of the arts.

Education and Recommended Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Education Degree

• Background in early literacy, reading intervention, targeted reading strategies and differentiated instruction are definite assets

• Experience/familiarity with evidenced based literacy assessment tools would be an asset

• Experience and knowledge with students who diverse learning profiles

• Experience supporting teachers in classrooms

• Understand how to integrate spirituality and faith into teaching practices

• Knowledge and experience in the effective use of technology integration as a learning tool is expected

• Vulnerable Sector Check is a requirement

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work as part of an effective school team and coordinate school literacy and support teams.

• Using data and collaborative response structures to inform teaching and learning

• Ability to work as a team member in planning, delivery and assessment of programs and students

• Organizational skills, initiative and a strong team focus is required