Educator, Child Day Care (2 Positions)
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Lutselk'e, NT.
Department Information
South Slave Divisional Education Council
Job Information
The Educator, Child Day Care (Educator) is responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality early learning program in accordance with established policies, licensing requirements, and early childhood education best practices. The Educator creates a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. This includes planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, supervising children at all times, and supporting their physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and cultural development.
Educators must remain attentive and responsive throughout the day, using sound judgment and maintaining a high level of awareness to ensure the safety and well-being of every child. The role requires continuous observation, interaction, and the ability to recognize and respond to children's individual needs and potential safety concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Use the land, natural materials, and the surrounding environment as an extension of the classroom to support learning through play and exploration.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs and activities that promote children's physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and language development.
- Guide and support children in developing age-appropriate self-help skills, including eating, dressing, and toileting.
- Prepare and provide nutritious snacks and lunches in accordance with established guidelines.
- Incorporate Dënes¿¿¿iné language, stories, songs, traditions, and cultural practices into daily programming.
- Observe children's progress and communicate effectively with families regarding their development and well-being.
Key Qualifications:
- The completion of High School and one (1) year of child care experience.
Additional Requirements:
- The completion of the NWT Essentials training is mandatory within 6 months of hire.
- Current First Aid and infant/child CPR certifications
- Up-to-date immunizations
- Tuberculosis screening
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a Term to June 2027.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28150
Closing Date: August 26, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $31.58 per hour to $37.74 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $11.63 per hour.
Application Assistance
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