Nakwaye Ku Supported Child Care Educator

USCO; Yukon; Hybrid; CAD 93,677,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre | Yukon University is seeking a 1:1 Supported Child Care Educator to provide individualized support to a child within our preschool program.

The role focuses on building strong relationships, promoting social-emotional development, and fostering inclusive, play-based learning in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to inclusive, strengths-based practice
• First Aid/CPR and screening as required

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting, responsive relationship with the child
• Provide individualized support throughout daily activities
• Support participation and engagement with peers and staff
• Collaborate with educators to adapt activities and routines
• Support social-emotional development and independence
• Observe, reflect and report on child’s participation and well-being
• Work with family and professionals as needed
• Participate in team meetings and professional development

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Early Childhood Education (Level 3 preferred)

Job description

1:1 Supported Child Care Educator
Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre | Yukon University
Are you passionate about early learning and supporting children's well being?
Do you believe that learning happens through play and relationship?
Are you a responsive, reflective, and compassionate educator who values seeing each child as a whole person, recognizing their strengths, individuality, and unique ways of learning and communicating?
Do you believe in creating environments where every child feels a sense of belonging, is supported to participate, and is seen, heard, valued, and celebrated?
If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the position

Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre is seeking a 1:1 Supported Child Care Educator to join our learning community and provide individualized support to a child within our early learning program on our preschool side.
This position is an opportunity for an educator who is passionate about building meaningful relationships, supporting children's social-emotional development, and fostering inclusion through play, exploration, and connection.
As a 1:1 Supported Child Care Educator, you will work alongside the classroom teaching team to support a child's participation, well-being, learning, and sense of belonging throughout their day. You will build a trusting relationship with the child, respond to their individual needs and communication, and help create opportunities for them to engage meaningfully with their peers, educators, and environment.
We believe that inclusion is not about making a child fit into an environment, but about creating an environment where every child can belong and succeed.
Our approach is strength-based, relationship-centred, and grounded in the belief that every child is capable, curious, and deserving of meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.

About our learning community

At Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre, we are a relationship-based learning community that values emergent curriculum that follows the child's lead, social-emotional learning and nature-based programming.
We see educators as listeners, learners, guides, and co-explorers. We believe that children learn through relationships—with themselves, their peers, their families, the land, and their community.
We are committed to ongoing reflection and learning as we work toward creating culturally responsive, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for every child and family.
We take care of ourselves. We take care of each other. We take care of the land.

We are looking for an educator who:

• Is passionate about early learning, child development, and supporting children's well-being.
• Is responsive, patient, compassionate, and attentive to children's individual cues and communication.
• Engages in reflective practice and is open to ongoing learning, feedback, and professional growth.
• Recognizes children's strengths, interests, and capabilities, rather than defining them by their support needs or diagnosis.
• Values social-emotional learning, co-regulation, and building secure, trusting relationships.
• Is curious about how children learn and is willing to adapt their approach to support individual needs.
• Believes in the importance of inclusion, belonging, and meaningful participation within the classroom community.
• Works collaboratively with educators, families, and support professionals.
• Is comfortable engaging in play, exploration, outdoor learning, and everyday moments of connection.
• Understands the importance of supporting children's independence, agency, and confidence while providing individualized assistance when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a trusting, respectful, and responsive relationship with the child.
• Provide individualized support throughout the daily program, including play, routines, transitions, outdoor experiences, and group activities.
• Support the child's participation and engagement alongside their peers and our team
• Collaborate with classroom educators to adapt activities, environments, and routines in response to the child's strengths and needs.
• Support social-emotional development, communication, co-regulation, and growing independence.
• Observe, reflect on, and share relevant information about the child's participation, learning, and well-being with the teaching team.
• Work collaboratively with the child's family and relevant support professionals, following established plans and recommendations.
• Participate in reflective practice, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for all children.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with children in an early learning, childcare, education, or support setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to inclusive, strengths-based, and responsive practice.
• Early Childhood Education certification (Level 3 preferred) and experience is an asset.
• Experience providing individualized support to children is an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Doctors note that you are fit to work with children
• TB Clearance
• Successful completion of applicable screening and centre requirements

We welcome applicants who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths to our learning community.

Employment Details

Position: 1:1 Supported Child Care Educator
Location: Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre, Yukon University
Employment Type: Full Time
Start Date: October, as soon as possible
Hours: 40 hours per week
Wage: Level 3 $33.16