Nakwaye Ku ECE Early Childhood Educator Auxilary On Call

Auxiliary On-Call

Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre | Yukon University

Are you passionate about early learning and working with children?

Do you believe that learning happens through play and relationship?

Are you a responsive, reflective, and adaptable educator who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a welcoming, inclusive learning environment?

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a supportive learning community while having the flexibility to work on an as-needed basis?

Do you value the importance of building meaningful relationships with children, families, and fellow educators, even when stepping into a classroom for the day?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the Position Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre is looking to grow our team of Auxiliary On-Call Early Childhood Educators who have the flexibility and willingness to support our centre when coverage is needed.

Our auxiliary educators play an important role in maintaining continuity of care, supporting our teaching teams, and ensuring that children continue to experience a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment when regular staff are away or additional coverage is required.

This is an opportunity to become part of our learning community, build relationships with children and educators, and contribute to the daily life of our centre while maintaining flexibility in your work schedule.

We are looking for educators who are reliable, responsive, and comfortable adapting to different classroom environments, routines, and team dynamics. Whether you are an experienced early childhood educator, a recent graduate, or someone looking to gain further experience in the field, we welcome individuals who share our commitment to relationship-based and inclusive early learning.

About Our Learning Community
At Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre, we are a Reggio-inspired, relationship-based learning community that values emergent curriculum, social-emotional learning, nature-based programming, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

We see educators as listeners, learners, guides, and co-explorers. We believe that children learn through relationships—with themselves, their peers, their families, the land, and their community.

Our educators play an important role in creating an environment where every child feels seen, heard, valued, and celebrated. We recognize that every interaction, whether it is a moment of play, a shared conversation, helping a child through a transition, or exploring the land together, is an opportunity for connection and learning.

We are committed to ongoing reflection and learning as we work toward creating culturally responsive, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for every child and family.

We take care of ourselves. We take care of each other. We take care of the land.

What We Are Looking For We are looking for educators who:

• Are passionate about early learning, child development, and supporting children's well-being.
• Believe that learning happens through play and relationship.
• Are responsive, adaptable, patient, and compassionate in their interactions with children.
• Engage in reflective practice and are open to ongoing learning, feedback, and professional growth.
• Are reliable and understand the importance of being available when coverage is needed.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing positively to a team environment.
• Are comfortable stepping into different classrooms, routines, and learning experiences.
• Recognize and celebrate each child's individual strengths, interests, and ways of learning.
• Value social-emotional learning, co-regulation, and building meaningful relationships.
• Are willing to engage in play, exploration, outdoor learning, and everyday moments of connection.
• Bring a positive attitude, initiative, and a willingness to support where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, nurturing, and engaging care to children in accordance with the centre's philosophy, policies, and practices.
• Support classroom educators with daily routines, play-based learning, emergent curriculum, outdoor experiences, and transitions.
• Build meaningful relationships with children while supporting their sense of belonging, safety, and well-being.
• Adapt to different classroom environments and support the unique needs of the children and teaching teams.
• Participate in social-emotional learning opportunities, group experiences, and child-led exploration.
• Follow established classroom routines, safety procedures, and supervision expectations.
• Work collaboratively with educators to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Communicate openly and professionally with team members and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative when responding to changing classroom needs and coverage requirements.
• Support the overall well-being and functioning of the centre as part of our broader learning community.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with children in an early learning, childcare, education, or related support setting is an asset.
• Early Childhood Education certification or relevant education and experience is an asset. (Level 3 preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to inclusive, strengths-based, and responsive practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on an as-needed basis.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• TB clearance
• Doctors Note; fit to work with children
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• Successful completion of applicable screening and centre requirements.

We welcome applicants who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths to our learning community.

Employment Details

Position: Auxiliary On-Call Early Childhood Educator

Location: Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre, Yukon University

Employment Type: Auxiliary / On-Call

Hours: As needed, based on centre coverage requirements and educator availability.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Wage: $21.75 - $33.16

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our learning community and supporting our centre on an as-needed basis, we invite you to submit a resume and brief cover letter sharing your experience, qualifications, availability, and what draws you to relationship-based and inclusive early learning.

We are looking to grow our team of educators who bring flexibility, reliability, and a genuine passion for working with children. Whether you are looking for occasional work, opportunities to gain experience, or a way to contribute to a supportive early learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please send applications to:

Nakwaye Ku Early Learning Centre

Email: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming new educators into our learning community!