Early Childhood Educator Level 3 – Pre- and Afterschool Teacher

NOC 42202

Compensation
$ 30.00 to $ 35.00 CAD Hourly

Apply by email: [email protected]

The Heart of Riverdale is an arts-based community centre in the Riverdale neighborhood in Whitehorse. We have a comprehensive employment program that includes extended health care benefits, training opportunities, and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of community-minded individuals.
We are searching for three ECE Level 3 an energetic, positive, reliable, community minded individual to be a part of our Pre-and Afterschool at The Heart of Riverdale.

Full Time 40 hours per week – Permanent

Job Summary:
This position teaches young children and works together with different teams to create programs that help support the children’s growth and development.
Main Responsibilities:

- Creating programs to support intellectual, emotional, and physical development of children
- Design curriculum and space with our current music, dance and visual arts department, focused on making friends, foundations in literacy and fine arts
- Teaching basic learning skills such as social skills, personal hygiene, number & letter recognition, shapes, and colors to children in our Pre- and Afterschool Care
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Observe and assess children’s progress and behaviour and report to team lead to discuss recommendations for referrals for additional supports for children with special needs




- Assess the individual needs of each child to make sure they are being taught in a way that matches their particular learning style and skill level
- Work together with other staff members and parents, make sure to communicate effectively and maintain collaborative relationships
- Assisting with any programming at the Heart of Riverdale
- Ensuring the preschool is in good standing with inspections, early learning and child care

Education and Experience:

- Minimum ECE Level 3
- Completion of a two- to four-year college program focused on Early Childhood Education
- One year of experience in some form of child and youth care and supervisory experience is preferred

Requirements:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent program development skills
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrate patience
- Strong ability to assess children’s needs and strengths
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet student’s needs
- Ability to create an environment focused on supporting safety and the well-being of children
- Ability to adapt and be flexible based on work demands and situations

Conditions of Employment:

- Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance; all THOR employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner.
- Medical Clearance, Immunization records, tuberculosis test
- First Aid and CPR

The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre

Pay: $33.82-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- In office parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator Level 3 (Whitehorse)
🏢 The Heart of Riverdale Community Center
📍 Whitehorse