Early Childhood Educator: PRE- AND AFTERSCHOOL TEACHER
Competition #THOR-2022-92, NOC 42202

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 an energetic, positive, reliable, community minded individual to be a part of our Pre-and Afterschool at The Heart of Riverdale.

​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.
Salary: $23 - $35 per hour, based on education and experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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, focussed 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 1
• Completion of a two- to four-year college program focused on Early Childhood Education
• Two to three years 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

If necessary, we might consider the Yukon Nominee Program for the right candidate from abroad.

​Apply with Cover Letter and Resume to theheartofriverdale@gmail.com ATTN: Andrea