Position Title: Indigenous Early Learning and
Childcare Coordinator
Department: Early Learning
Reports To: Manager of Early Learning
Location: Inuvik/Fort McPherson
Employment Type: Term Ending on March 15, 2028
PURPOSE
The Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare Coordinator is a member of the Gwich’in early learning team and is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the development and implementation of IELCC centers and Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) programs across the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA). The role ensures programs are culturally responsive, compliant with regulations, and meet the needs of Gwich’in communities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consult frequently with GSA communities to guide the
development of IELCC centers and AHS programs tailored to community needs.
- Identify professional development and learning
opportunities for staff.
- Coordinate and support IELCC centers and AHS
programs to ensure compliance with NWT Licensing Regulations.
- Promote and implement culturally sensitive programs
that reflect Gwich’in culture and language.
- Evaluate program activities and identify
opportunities for improvement.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key
community partners to coordinate programs and services aligned with
Gwich’in values and community objectives.
- Ensure all program files (staff and children) are
complete and properly maintained.
- Create and maintain policy and procedure manuals for
program operations.
- Track and manage budgets; prepare financial reports
for funders and the Manager of Early Learning.
- Identify and apply for grants to support program
activities.
- Provide recommendations for the purchase of
equipment and materials for childcare centers and AHS programs.
- Provide reports as required, including staff
evaluations, program development status, parent surveys, and community
involvement updates.
- Administrative duties requested by Manager, Early
Learning
- Additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education
plus a minimum of two years’ experience working in an early childhood
center.
- Valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
- Knowledge of Gwich’in Tribal Council’s mandate,
goals, and objectives, and understanding of the political and social
context in which GTC programs operate.
- Preferred understanding of the Gwich’in
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, program
development, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of NWT licensing regulations preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality; verification of
identity and criminal records check required.
- Ability to travel to remote communities within the
GSA as required.
- Preferred knowledge of Gwich’in values, beliefs, and
practices, and ability to integrate these into daily work.
- Knowledge of program planning and evaluation methods
or willingness to learn.
- Class 5 Driver’s License.
APPLY
Please submit your resume
and cover letter combined into a single PDF file via email to jobs@gwichintribal.ca
with the subject line Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare Coordinator.
Kindly indicate if you are a Gwich’in Participant or Indigenous applicant
requesting priority consideration or if you require any accessibility
accommodations.
In accordance with Section 16(1) of
the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwich’in
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA), preference will be given to
qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants
to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this
preference.