Early Childhood Therapy Assistant - Dawson City

The Child Development Centre; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a not-for-profit organization as an Early Childhood Therapy Assistant in Dawson City. This part-time position involves providing support to children aged birth to 5, collaborating with a dedicated team, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have relevant education and experience, focusing on delivering valuable early intervention services.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and self-motivated.
• Preference for those with education related to early childhood.
• Experience working with young children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children following specific programs developed by the outreach team.
• Co-facilitate community groups and maintain documentation.
• Build relationships with families and organizations.

Skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Related education

Job description

Early Childhood Therapy Assistant - Dawson City

Part-time, Term position
up to 20 hours a week

August 2025 to June 2026

Excellent opportunity to join the professional team of the Child Development Centre, a not for profit organization which provides early intervention services to children birth – 5 years old.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working with children following a specific program developed by the Child Development Centre outreach team. Training will be provided by the outreach team.
• Providing support to children in their homes or childcare centres.
• Running or co-facilitating groups in the community.
• Working within a team including family members, care providers, and Child Development Centre staff.
• Building relationships with other organizations in Dawson City that provide services to young children and families, and representing the Child Development Centre in the community.
• Maintaining documentation around program plans, regular check-in meetings with outreach teams, and other administrative duties as requested.

Qualifications

Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Preference will be given to individuals who have related education and experience working with young children.

Salary: $29.69 – $36.13 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

This position is covered by the Public Service Alliance of Canada collective agreement.

Please address any inquiries to:

Kevin Monk, Manager of Whitehorse & Outreach Programs
Child Development Centre
Box 2703
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6
Tel: [phone] or 867-456-8182 Ext 191

Open until: Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in the Child Development Centre. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.