early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
Job details
Posted on August 08, 2026 by Employer details Kidz Learnville Preschool

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Child care centre. Tasks: Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs. Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Maintain daycare equipment. Storytelling. Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest. Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records. Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity. Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor. Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors. Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings. Establish guidelines for behaviour. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children. Plan and maintain an workplace that protects the health, security and well-being of children. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Location Whitehorse , YT Y1A 1N5

Work location On site

Salary $ 26.16 to $ 35.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated)



/ 40 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Day

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits:Health benefits

vacancies 1 vacancy

Overview
Languages
English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

or equivalent experience

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Child care centre

Responsibilities
Tasks

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

Maintain daycare equipment

Storytelling

Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods





Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

Establish guidelines for behaviour

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Immunization records

Tuberculosis test

Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

Punctuality

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Creativity

Honesty

Ability to multitask

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen

a permanent resident of Canada

a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until
2026-08-22

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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📌 early childhood educator (E.C.E.) (Yukon)
🏢 Kidz Learnville Preschool
📍 Yukon