Daycare Worker

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation; Canada; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation is seeking a Daycare Worker in the Education Department for a term full-time role from Aug. to Dec. 18, 2026.

The position focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, creating enriching activities, and maintaining open communication with families. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, Early Learning certification or diploma with 1–3 years of relevant experience, and required clearances (Medical, Immunization, Criminal Records).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, Early Learning certification or diploma with 1 to 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Knowledge of early childhood development theory, principles and practices.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Child supervision skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to provide basic nutrition for infants and young children.
• Must provide Medical Clearance and Immunization update record.
• Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Checks, First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Willingness to participate in training/ECD courses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure YTG regulations are followed at all times, including staff–child ratios, safety and hygiene, and supervision of the children.
• Understand and apply LSCFN philosophy when working with parents, children, staff and community members.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate programming.
• Keep close contact with families regarding their children’s daily activities, happenings and growth and development.
• Complete the daily and weekly cleaning schedule so that YTG regulations are met.
• Provide a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for the children to participate in.
• Attend relevant workshops and courses provided in the community (LSCFN may pay for these courses).
• Maintain an organized and functional section, rotating toys and coordinating supplies.
• Report regularly to the coordinator for information-sharing regarding the children and the program.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Early Learning certification or diploma

Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Checks

First Aid/CPR Certification

Medical Clearance and Immunization update record

Willingness to participate in training/ECD courses

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Daycare Worker

Education Department

Term, Full-time, Aug. to Dec. 18, 2026

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED, Early Learning certification or diploma with 1 to 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; Knowledge of early childhood development theory, principles and practices; Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children; Child supervision skills; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures; Ability to provide basic nutrition for infants and young children; Must provide Medical Clearance and Immunization update record; Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Checks, First Aid/CPR Certification. Willingness to participate in training/ ECD courses.

Main Duties:

Reporting to the Daycare Manager this position is responsible for the following:

• Ensure YTG regulations are followed at all times. This involves reading and being familiar with the regulations and child care act, especially concerning staff –child ratios, safety and hygiene, and supervision of the children;
• Understand and apply LSCFN philosophy when working with parents, children, staff and community members;
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate programming;
• Keep a close contact with families regarding their children’s daily activities, happenings and growth and development.
• Complete the daily and weekly cleaning schedule so that YTG regulations are being met;
• Provide a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for the children to participate in;
• Attend any and all relevant workshops and courses provided in the community. (LSCFN may pay for these courses);
• Maintain an organized and functional section. This includes discarding any broken toys, rotating toys, keeping coordinator informed of supplies needed and ensuring toys are arranged in an aesthetic and accessible manner;
• Report regularly to the coordinator for information-sharing regarding the children and the program.

LSCFN Recruitment Policy will apply.

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation PO Box 135, Carmacks Y.T. Y0B 1C0

We thank all for your application, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.