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.
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 3
- 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.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Heart of Riverdale Community CenterAndrea Simpson-Fowlerphone: 867-667-6700