early childhood educator - preschool

Kidz Learnville Preschool; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local preschool in Whitehorse, YT, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator. Responsibilities include assessing children's development, creating tailored learning plans, and leading educational activities. Candidates should have a relevant certificate and experience in early childhood education. The position offers a salary range of $21 to $35 per hour with health benefits including dental and vision care. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and submit a criminal record check and other relevant documents.

Benefits

Health benefits – dental plan

Vision care

Qualifications

• Certificate/diploma of 3 months to < 1 year in early childhood education.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare learning plans.
• Develop and implement programs for children's physical and cognitive development.
• Lead activities like storytelling and local visits.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Teamwork

Creativity

Honesty

Multi-tasking

Education

Non-university certificate/diploma

Tools

Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Early childhood educator - preschool

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Kidz Learnville Preschool

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M3 (On site)

Salary: $21.00 to $35.00 per hour (Negotiable), 40 hours per week

Employment type: Permanent, Full time (Day shift)

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development and prepare learning plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Develop and implement child‑care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead activities with storytelling, songs and visits to local points of interest.
• Order supplies and equipment, and arrange rooms & furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Encourage creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Guide children in proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Observe for potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisors.
• Submit written observations to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Establish behaviour guidelines and maintain collaborative relationships with co‑workers and community service providers.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects health, security and well‑being of children.
• Organise activities for school‑age children before and after regular school hours.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate/diploma of 3 months to < 1 year, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year to < 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Certificates: Child Development Assistant (ECE level 1), Supervisor (ECE level 3), Worker (ECE level 2), Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR, Early Childhood Education Certificate, First Aid Certificate.
• Basic security clearance, criminal record check, immunisation records, tuberculosis test, vulnerable sector check.
• Skills: punctuality, dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral & written communication, flexibility, judgement, reliability, teamwork, ethics, creativity, honesty, multi‑tasking.

Benefits

• Health benefits – dental plan, vision care.

Apply If You Are

You can apply if you are:

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you do not have authorization to work in Canada.

Advertised Until

2025‑12‑30