Posted on September 8, 2025
Job Description
On-site early childhood educator (ece) position. Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs; develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; maintain daycare equipment; storytelling; synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents; assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors; discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; knowledge of licensing regulations; establish guidelines for behaviour; attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children; plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.
Job Details
- Employer: Little Hands Childcare Centre
- Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
- Wage: $22.63 to $33.82 per hour (to be negotiated)
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week, Permanent, Full-time
- Vacancies: 2
- Start date: As soon as possible
- NOC: 42202
Requirements
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- English
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Life insurance
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
How to Apply
Apply by mail to:
Little Hands Childcare Centre
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4N4