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Competition #: 2024-08-006

Tr'inkè Zho Supervisor - Term
Department: Education
Location: Tr'inkè Zho (Children’s House) – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: August 13, 2024
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date: Immediately 
End Date: 2 (two) years from start date  
Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,316.50 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Reporting to the Tr’inkè Zho Manager, the incumbent coordinates, facilitates, and supervises Tr’inkè Zho’s early childhood programs. The incumbent works with early childhood educators and the Tr’inkè Zho Manager to ensure that Tr’inkè Zho is well managed, high-quality care is provided and ensuring that staff are mentored and supported.   The incumbent must ensure compliance with the Government of Yukon’s Childcare Act and Regulations, while also assisting early childhood educators to create, plan, and implement daily programming that meets and supports the unique needs of Tr’inkè Zho participants.   

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in early childhood education, child development, or Early Learning and Child Care, along with a Level 3 Child Care Designation (as per the Government of Yukon’s Child Care Act and Regulations) and a minimum of five years of experience working in the early learning field. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered. 
• Proficient knowledge of child development theory, practices and principles, combined with practical experience in developing children-specific programming.   
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children with unique needs (FASD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other physical disabilities, and mental wellness and concurrent disorders, and knowledge of trauma-informed practices.   
• Experience with planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing programs and activities. 
• Ability to manage stress effectively and be flexible to unexpected daily program changes (i.e., weather, attendance, staff shortage, etc.). 
• Knowledge of and the ability to effectively work with children with unique needs. 
• Strong leadership, supervisory, delegation, team-building and coaching skills.   
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and respectful working relationships, including with parents, children, resource specialists, Elders and co-workers. 

Assets:  

• Knowledge of TH Government structures, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, basic phrases of Hän language, and the intergeneration impact of residential schools on individuals, families and communities. Knowledge of community agencies (re: funding and programming partnerships). 
• Experience in case management, including maintaining case records, researching and evaluating data, and assembling reports and recommendations.  
• Prior supervisory experience. 
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, take initiative and be self motivated. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening.  
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract. 
• Standard First Aid Certification and CPR for Children. 
• Level 3 YG Child Care Designation or willingness to obtain. 
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.