This posting is to fill one (1) permanent full-time position. This is a two-week posting and will be closing on April 28th, 2025. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application. Resumes will be regularly screened until the position is closed. Please quote the competition number and title on your application when applying.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and Indigenous Candidates.
Carcross/Tagish Mission Statement
The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education, and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve to protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Government for our future generations.
Your Role
Under the direct supervision of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) Haa Yátx’i Hidí Manager, Ealy Childhood Education Workers/Programmer are responsible for the daily operation of the Haa Yátx’i Hidí Center. These positions are responsible for ensuring that the Haa Yátx’i Hidí Centre operates effectively in meeting the needs of its clients in the provision of early learning development and the temporary care of infants, toddlers, pre-school and school aged children.
Your Benefits
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive package that includes competitive salaries, and ample job opportunities for professional growth. In addition, we provide a gas stipend for those who live more than 25kms from Carcross, and contributions to RRSP’s, ensuring that you are supported both professionally and personally.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver ECE culturally relevant programming
- Providing quality childcare for community children
- Working with parents, family and children
- Offer regular communication with parents and families, including learning stories
- Dealing with sensitive care issues,
- Cleaning on a daily basis
- Must be willing to work with different age groups while doing different indoor and outdoor activities.
- Ensuring all childcare regulations and C/TFN policies are followed.
- Other related duties as necessary
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume, clearly highlighting how you meet the qualifications outlined in below. Candidates selected for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume. Please note, we here at C/TFN do not do Yukon Nominee Programs.
- Level 3 Early Learning and Child Care Certification
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability
- A good knowledge of First Nation culture and traditions or willingness to learn.
- Ability to interface and communicate with the C/TFN staff, Citizens, and the general public in a cross-culture environment
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently, both independently or as a part of a team.
- Strong Decision making skills including good judgement
- Ability to handle stress while meeting deadlines and handling heavy workloads.
- Ability to provide a safe and supportive environment
- Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills.
- Good oral, listening, writing, and electronic communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills, caring attitude, ability to relate to children and must have a high stress tolerance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Conditions of Employment:
- Yukon level 3 Eary Learning and child card verification
- Medical note of fitness and TB screening
- RCMP criminal record check with vulnerable sector
- Current First Aid Certification or willingness and ability to obtain within the first 2 months of hire
Please send your resume to [email protected]
before 11:59pm on the closing date.