Posted 6 months ago
Early Childhood Therapy Assistant - Mayo
@ The Child Development Centre
Whitehorse, Yukon
Overview
The Child Development Centre is hiring an early childhood therapy assistant on a term position of up to 35 hours a week, from August 2026 to June 2027, supporting young children in the early kindergarten program at J.V. Clark School and in the community. The work follows programs set by the Centre's outreach team, with training provided, and the role is covered by the Public Service Alliance of Canada collective agreement. Pay is $29.69 to $36.13 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Pay:
$29.69–$36.13 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support children in the early kindergarten program at J.V. Clark School and in the community
- Work with children following programs developed by the outreach team
- Collaborate with family members, Centre staff and school staff
- Maintain documentation and perform administrative duties as requested
Requirements summary:
- Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Related education and experience working with young children preferred
- Training will be provided
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
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The Child Development Centre
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We provide therapeutic supports to children from newborn to kindergarten entry, throughout the Yukon.
Full company description
The Child Development Centre is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. We are a team of approximately 50 employees in a number of different professions, including speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, developmental therapists, therapy assistants, and psychologists. We also have employees with backgrounds in nursing, teaching, social work, counselling and administration. Therapists work in transdisciplinary teams to provide support to children and their families. The Child Development Centre is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1979. We have grown a lot since then, and now have over 50 dedicated staff in Whitehorse and the communities and see over 1000 children a year. A board of directors is responsible for policy and governance of the Centre.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6
- Reported office locations
- 206 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3L8, CA
- Other recorded names
- The Child Development Centre
- Yukon Child Development Centre
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
The Child Development Centre is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. We are a team of approximately 50 employees in a number of different professions, including speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, developmental therapists, therapy assistants, and psychologists. We also have employees with backgrounds in nursing, teaching, social work, counselling and administration. Therapists…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health and Human Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Whitehorse, Yukon |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1979 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
| View page |
Term position, up to 35 hours a week
Starting August 2026 – June 2027
Excellent opportunity to join the professional team of the Child Development Centre, a not-for-profit organization which provides quality early intervention services to young children.
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing support to children in the early kindergarten program at J.V.Clark School and in the community.
- Working with children following a specific program developed by the Child Development Centre outreach team. Training will be provided by the outreach team.
- Working with a team, including family members, Child Development Centre staff, and school staff.
- Maintaining documentation and other administrative duties as requested.
Qualifications:
Must be reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently. Preference will be given to individuals who have related education and experience working with young children. Training will be provided.
Salary: $29.69 – $36.13 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
This position is covered by the Public Service Alliance of Canada collective agreement.
TO APPLY:
Please address any inquiries to:
Kevin Monk, Manager of Outreach Program
Child Development Centre
Box 2703
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6
Open until position is filled
Thank you for your interest in the Child Development Centre. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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