Job Description

Employer: Inuksuk Infant Development Centre

Address and Location of Work: 503 Niaqunngusiariaq Rd, Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 2H0

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Language: English

Compensation: $27.00 per hour, Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate after 8 hours of work per day or 40 hours of work per week, 4% holiday pay

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Job Requirements:

● At least a college certificate or diploma in early childhood education required
● Minimum 5 years experience as early childhood educator

Qualified applicants are asked to submit both their resume and cover letter by email to inuksukdaycare@outlook.com.

We are dedicated to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace for all, and we especially encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.