Early Childhood Educator Level 1 Pre- and Afterschool Teacher (Competition #THOR-2026-2 Level 1), NOC 42202

Duration

Permanent

Closing Date
Vacancy is posted until Position has been filled.

Job Level
Entry level

Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

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 one ECE Level 1 an energetic, positive, reliable, community minded individual to be a part of our Pre-and Afterschool at The Heart of Riverdale.

Full Time 40.00 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 1
• 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

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

The Heart of Riverdale Community Center

Andrea Simpson-Fowler
phone: 867-667-6700

Additional Application Instructions

Submit your application (Competition #THOR-2026-2 Level 1) including cover letter, resume and references with attention to Andrea.