After School Early Childhood Educator - Term/Part-time

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government seeks a First Nation Education Advocate (Term Part-time) for the Education Department in Dawson City, Yukon. The role supervises children aged six to twelve, including kindergartners, after school and during school closures, delivering the section program while ensuring YG regulations are followed.

The ideal candidate holds ECE credentials, has experience with First Nation children, and works well in a team under pressure.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children ages six to twelve, including kindergartners, after school and during school closures.
• Carry out the approved section program to meet individual needs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work in direct partnership with other After School Early Childhood Educators.

Skills

ECE experience

Teamwork

First Nation families

Child development

Regulations knowledge

Family relationships

Education

ECE certificate/diploma

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-09-002

First Nation Education Advocate - Term Part-time

Department: Education

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

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 50

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.

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 Qualification(s):

• 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.

Phone: [phone] Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

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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