AOC Early Childhood Educator
Tr'ondek Hwech'in GovernmentYukon, Canada
Posted February 2, 2023
56260 - 74840 CAD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government represents the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation, located in Dawson City, Yukon. The government focuses on fostering a strong, healthy future for its citizens through initiatives in community development, cultural preservation, and sustainable land stewardship. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern governance practices, it ensures that economic, social, and environmental priorities remain balanced. Its distinctive approach lies in blending ancestral wisdom with contemporary policy to support resilience and self‑determination within the Indigenous community.
Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for filling in positions when permanent staff are absent, carrying out programming and daily schedules, and meeting the individual needs of the children while ensuring YG regulations are being met.
Requirements
- Post-secondary certificate, diploma or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related academic field of study
- YG Level 1 Early Childhood Educator designation or currently in the process of completing two 45-hour ECE courses to obtain Level 1 certification
- Experience working in a team environment
- Experience or knowledge in working with First Nation children and families
- Knowledge of Early childhood development theory, principles, and practices
- Basic understanding of YG regulations as it relates to supervising children and youth
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and families
- Good organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening
- Medical Clearance
- TB test and open immunization record
- Standard First Aid certification
- TH101 Cultural Awareness training
