Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare Coordinator

GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GWICH’IN TRIBAL COUNCIL seeks an Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of IELCC centers and Aboriginal Head Start programs across the Gwich’in Settlement Area. You will work to ensure culturally responsive services, regulatory compliance, and strong community partnerships within the Gwich’in communities.

The role requires coordinating with communities, staff development, and grant/funding activities while maintaining program files and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education with at least two years of experience in an early childhood center.
• Valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
• Knowledge of Gwich’in Tribal Council mandate, goals and objectives and the political/social context of GTC programs.
• Preferred understanding of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
• Knowledge of NWT licensing regulations preferred.
• Ability to travel to remote communities within the GSA as required.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Consult frequently with GSA communities to guide the development of IELCC centers and AHS programs tailored to community needs.
• Identify professional development and learning opportunities for staff.
• Coordinate and support IELCC centers and AHS programs to ensure compliance with NWT Licensing Regulations.
• Promote and implement culturally sensitive programs that reflect Gwich’in culture and language.
• Evaluate program activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key community partners to coordinate programs and services aligned with Gwich’in values and community objectives.
• Ensure all program files (staff and children) are complete and properly maintained.
• Create and maintain policy and procedure manuals for program operations.
• Track and manage budgets; prepare financial reports for funders and the Manager of Early Learning.
• Identify and apply for grants to support program activities.
• Provide recommendations for the purchase of equipment and materials for childcare centers and AHS programs.
• Provide reports as required, including staff evaluations, program development status, parent surveys, and community involvement updates.
• Administrative duties requested by Manager, Early Learning
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program development

Evaluation

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Educator Certificate

Job description

Position Title:

Indigenous Early Learning andChildcare Coordinator

Department:

Early Learning

Reports To:

Manager of Early Learning

Location:

Inuvik/Fort McPherson

Employment Type:

Term Ending on March 15, 2028

PURPOSE

The Indigenous Early Learningand Childcare Coordinator is a member of the Gwich’in early learning team andis responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the development andimplementation of IELCC centers and Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) programs acrossthe Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA). The role ensures programs are culturallyresponsive, compliant with regulations, and meet the needs of Gwich’incommunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult frequently with GSA communities to guide thedevelopment of IELCC centers and AHS programs tailored to community needs.
• Identify professional development and learningopportunities for staff.
• Coordinate and support IELCC centers and AHSprograms to ensure compliance with NWT Licensing Regulations.
• Promote and implement culturally sensitive programsthat reflect Gwich’in culture and language.
• Evaluate program activities and identifyopportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with keycommunity partners to coordinate programs and services aligned withGwich’in values and community objectives.
• Ensure all program files (staff and children) arecomplete and properly maintained.
• Create and maintain policy and procedure manuals forprogram operations.
• Track and manage budgets; prepare financial reportsfor funders and the Manager of Early Learning.
• Identify and apply for grants to support programactivities.
• Provide recommendations for the purchase ofequipment and materials for childcare centers and AHS programs.
• Provide reports as required, including staffevaluations, program development status, parent surveys, and communityinvolvement updates.
• Administrative duties requested by Manager, EarlyLearning
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Diploma in Early Childhood Educationplus a minimum of two years’ experience working in an early childhoodcenter.
• Valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
• Knowledge of Gwich’in Tribal Council’s mandate,goals, and objectives, and understanding of the political and socialcontext in which GTC programs operate.
• Preferred understanding of the Gwich’inComprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, programdevelopment, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of NWT licensing regulations preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; verification ofidentity and criminal records check required.
• Ability to travel to remote communities within theGSA as required.
• Preferred knowledge of Gwich’in values, beliefs, andpractices, and ability to integrate these into daily work.
• Knowledge of program planning and evaluation methodsor willingness to learn.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.