Early Childcare Educator - Term Position

Little Blue Daycare in Dawson city, Yukon is looking to fill a term position over the winter while our staff enjoy a well earned break!

This will be a Full time position, Oct. 1 - Feb 5, with possibility for extension as an AOC year- round.

Wage $20- $35 / hour depending on experience and ECE certification

Application deadline Sept. 20

About the Position

Little Blue Daycare is looking for a caring, dependable and enthusiastic worker to join the team. We are a small, play-based daycare centre with 20 children enrolled between the ages of 18 months to 5 years. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, and be committed to building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide warm, attentive care while helping children feel safe, confident, and supported.
• Use positive guidance to help children develop independence, friendships, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills.
• Support a play-based program that balances child-led free play with engaging educator-led activities.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of learning through everyday experiences.
• Participate in indoor and outdoor play, routines, meals, and age-appropriate activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Little Blue team to maintain a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Follow Little Blue Daycare policies, safety practices, and Yukon childcare requirements.

Qualifications:

• ECE training or certification and previous experience working with children is an asset.
• Strong communication, teamwork and reliability.
• Patient, caring, responsible, and enthusiastic about creating a positive environment for children to grow.
• A genuine interest in play-based learning and positive guidance.

Requirements:

• Current First Aid/ CPR-C
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• TB clearance and immunization record
• Medical note
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working with young children

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you would like to join the team to:

Yogita

email: [email protected]

please include "term position" in the subject line.

Little Blue Daycare is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.