LANGUAGE NEST CHILD CARE TEACHER

Nunatsiavut Government; Hopedale; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 4%

Job summary

Nunatsiavut Government invites applicants for a casual Early Childhood Educator role focused on safekeeping, nutrition and health of toddlers and infants in the Language Nest. You will lead Inuttitut immersion activities for infants and their families, promoting holistic development in a warm, engaging setting.

Required qualifications include an ECE diploma or certificate, 1 year of preschool experience, and certificates such as RCMP Good Conduct and First Aid.

Qualifications

• ECE diploma or certificate required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with preschool children and Inuttitut teaching preferred.
• RCMP Good Conduct and First Aid certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Safekeeping, nutrition and health of toddlers and infants.
• Lead daily Inuttitut immersion activities for infants and families.
• Prepare and participate in activities supporting development in the Language Nest.
• Provide a positive, fun environment for children and parents.
• Complete required training as needed.

Skills

Inuktitut teaching

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma or Certificate

Preschool Orientation Course

One year experience in child care

RCMP Certificate of Good Conduct

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safekeeping, nutrition and health of the toddlers & infants.
• Lead and facilitate daily Inuttitut Immersion teaching for Infants and families.
• Prepare, Supervise and participate in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of toddlers and infants in the Language Nest.
• Provide a positive, fun and enthusiastic environment for toddler, infants and parents.
• Training as required.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Certificate, Preschool Orientation Course and one-year experience working with pre-school children, or minimum of 1-year experience in child care setting.
• Experience in teaching Inuttitut.
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the RCMP.
• First Aid Certificate

Assets

• Bilingual in Inuktitut and English.

Benefits

• 4% vacation pay.

Department: Language, Culture & Tourism

Location: Hopedale, NL

Term: Casual

Closing Date: September 9, 2026