The Yellowknife Women’s Society is hiring a caring and dependable 1:1 Inclusion Support Educator to work directly with one child in our licensed childcare program. This role focuses on individualized support, inclusion, and daily care routines within a warm, safe, and engaging environment.

About the Role

The Educator works under the direction of the Head Teacher and supports one child’s learning, development, and participation in the program. This includes following individualized routines, adapting activities, and ensuring the child’s safety and well-being throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Daily Support & Programming

- Implement the child’s daily program in alignment with licensing standards and organizational goals.
- Plan and facilitate activities that support the child’s cultural, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development.
- Maintain consistent routines and schedules with the Head Teacher.
- Provide appropriate rest, nap, or quiet time.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming workplace.

Individualized Care & Inclusion

- Follow the child’s feeding, sleep, physio, and care routines as directed by the parent and Head Teacher.
- Support the child’s inclusion in all activities, adapting materials and approaches as needed.
- Model and encourage positive behaviours and social skills.
- Adjust expectations to match the child’s developmental level.
- Use positive, respectful guidance strategies.

Safety & Documentation





- Ensure accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures.
- Complete accident or incident reports when required.
- Communicate promptly with the Head Teacher about concerns or changes in the child’s needs.

Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the child and the overall program.

Qualifications

- Experience working with children in a childcare or early learning setting.
- Understanding of child development and inclusive practices.
- Ability to follow individualized care plans and routines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, patient, and committed to creating a supportive setting.

Requirements

-Minimum age 19*

-Completion of a post-secondary program in Early Childhood Education or Child Development – certificate, or diploma or degree – Other education may be considered but will need special approval.

-Minimum of five years experience in childcare is an asset

-Current First Aid and infant/child CPR certifications*

-Satisfactory criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector search, completed by the RCMP*

-Statement about whether there are any outstanding criminal charges, and details*

-Up-to-date immunizations*

-Tuberculosis screening*

*required by the NWT Child Day Care Standards Regulations

Pay: $34.20-$37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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