LANGUAGE NEST CHILD CARE TEACHER

Job summary

Ensure the safety, nutrition, and health of infants and toddlers, and lead daily Inuktitut immersion teaching for children and their families. Plan, supervise, and participate in activities that support children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development while fostering a positive environment for children and parents.

Job details

Responsibilities View English and Inuktitut version Responsible for safekeeping, nutrition and health of the toddlers & infants. Lead and facilitate daily Inuttitut Immersion teaching for Infants and families. Prepare, Supervise and participate in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of toddlers and infants in the Language Nest. Provide a positive, fun and enthusiastic environment for toddler, infants and parents. Training as required Qualifications Early Childhood Education Diploma or Certificate, Preschool Orientation Course and one-year experience working with pre-school children, or minimum of 1-year experience in child care setting. Experience in teaching Inuttitut. Certificate of Good Conduct from the RCMP. First Aid Certificate Assets Bilingual in Inuktitut and English Benefits 4% vacation pay. Department: Language, Culture & Tourism Location: Nain, NL Term: Casual Closing Date: October 13, 2026 How To Apply Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com. Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

What you’ll do

Ensure the safety, nutrition, and health of infants and toddlers, and lead daily Inuktitut immersion teaching for children and their families. Plan, supervise, and participate in activities that support children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development while fostering a positive environment for children and parents.

Requirements

Applicants need an Early Childhood Education diploma or certificate, a preschool orientation course, and one year of preschool experience, or at least one year of experience in a childcare setting. Experience teaching Inuktitut, an RCMP Certificate of Good Conduct, and a First Aid Certificate are required; bilingual ability in Inuktitut and English is an asset.

Benefits

• 4% Vacation Pay

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Infant And Toddler Care
• Child Safeguarding
• Child Nutrition
• Child Health
• Inuktitut Immersion Teaching
• Early Childhood Development
• Activity Planning
• Activity Supervision
• Family Engagement
• Creating A Positive Learning Environment
• First Aid
• Inuktitut
• English

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector

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