Early Childhood Educator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #:  2025-04-008

Early Childhood Educator - Permanent 

Department:  Education 

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date:  April 14, 2025 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  80 

Start Date:  Immediately 

Salary:  Level 2 – 5.5 ($27.36 - $43.65 hourly, depending on YG childcare level designation) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  April 25, 2025 

Reporting to the Tr’inke Zho Manager, this position is responsible for the supervision of up to and including children ages eighteen months to twelve years old. The position is responsible for carrying out the section programs to meet the individual needs of the children in these areas, and ensuring YG regulations are followed at all times. This position works in close partnership with other Early Childhood Educators including the Aboriginal Head Start Teacher(s), to care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children attending Tr’inke Zho.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related academic field of study. An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills and abilities may be considered.


• YG Level 1 Early Childhood Educator designation or currently in the process of completing two 45-hour ECE courses to obtain Level 1 certification. (NOTE: wage level is commensurate with certification level).


• Experience working with children (e.g. infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged) in an early childhood setting or related environment.


• Experience working in a team environment.


• Experience or knowledge working with First Nation children and families.


• Knowledge of early childhood development theory, principles and practices.


• Knowledge of YG Child Care regulations.


• Energy and ability to fit in with a dynamic team working under pressure. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.


• Medical clearance, TB test and OPEN immunization record.


• Standard First Aid Certification and CPR.


• TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  [email protected] 

Physical Location:  1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens  

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”