Early Childhood Educator Infant/toddler Program

_**Are you a compassionate, creative, and dedicated Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler (ECE-IT) looking to make a meaningful impact?**_
- **S’iwesá:ylhem Childcare Centre**_, located within the vibrant _**Skowkale First Nation**_ community, is seeking a nurturing professional to join our team and support the holistic development of infants and toddlers in a culturally rich and inclusive environment.

In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with children aged 18 months to 3 years, their families, and a dedicated team to create a safe, engaging, and supportive space rooted in traditional teachings and values. Guided by the Early Childhood Development Manager, you’ll plan and deliver dynamic, age-appropriate programming that nurtures each child's unique potential while fostering strong connections with families and the broader community.

If you are passionate about early learning, committed to cultural respect and inclusion, and eager to support young children through their foundational years, we would love to hear from you.
- Plans, carries out, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children, between the ages of 18 months to 3 years old, using modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing techniques.
- Promote and support traditional cultural teachings and practices for children and families
- Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet, and individual and group activities that meet programming standards.
- Responsible for maintaining effective relationships with parents/caregivers and other stakeholders.
- Involve the parents/caregivers in the decision-making process as it relates to the growth of his/her child at the Centre.
- Attends to the children’s physical needs (i.e. diapering, toileting, eating, and sleeping).
- Administers first aid and medication in accordance with centre policy and procedures and licensing regulations.
- Reports on progress, behaviours, and other issues related to children. Contributes to reports for children moving onto elementary school.
- Maintains required records and statistics
- Ensures all accidents / incidents are recorded and reported in a timely manner to the Early Childhood Development Manager
- Performs other job-related duties as directed

**Required Education and Experience**
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent secondary school completion.
- Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification.
- Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Educator (ITE)certification.
- A minimum of 2 years of recent experience within a licensed childcare setting.
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Be creative and positive with a can-do attitude.
- Be mature, responsible, and dependable.
- Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats and ability to work as part of team with colleagues, parents and children.
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Maintain professional development and ECE certificate.
- Primarily work is performed in the Child Care Centre.
- Immunization Declaration.
- Interacting with members, including children, elders, and parents.

Pay: $27.50-$34.84 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- ECE Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person