After School Early Childhood Educator

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 75,567,000 - 120,590,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government in Dawson City, Yukon, seeks a First Nation Education Advocate (Term) to supervise children ages six to twelve, including Kindergartners, afterschool and during school closures. Reporting to the Tr’inkè Zho Supervisor, you will implement the section program and ensure YG regulations are followed.

The role requires experience with early childhood education, teamwork, and working with First Nation families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Early Childhood setting.
• Certificate and/or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 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.
• Knowledge of YG Child Care regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with families.
• Energy and ability to fit in with a dynamic team working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children ages six to twelve, including Kindergartners, afterschool and during school closures.
• Carry out the section program to meet the individual needs of the children in this area and ensure YG regulations are followed at all times.
• Work in direct partnership with other After School Early Childhood Educators.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Energy under pressure

Education

ECE diploma/certificate

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-09-001

First Nation Education Advocate - Term

Department: Education

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’inOffices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: June 4, 2027

Salary: Level 2-5.5 ($28.13 - $44.89 hourly, depending on YG childcare level designation)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 24, 2026

Reporting to the Tr’inkè Zho Supervisor, this position is responsible for the supervision of children ages six to twelve years old, including Kindergartners, afterschool and during school closures. This position is responsible for carrying out the section program to meet the individual needs of the children in this area and ensuring YG regulations are followed at all times. This position works in direct partnership with other After School Early Childhood Educators.

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.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in an Early Childhood setting or related environment.
• Certificate and/or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field
• 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
• Knowledge of YG Child Care regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with families
• 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
• Attendance at all staff meetings and assisting in volunteer events
• Attending any relevant courses / workshops provided, which includes Early Childhood Development and Hän language courses
• Perform duties on the daycare side when school age children are in school
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

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

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