Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC Please view the information below for a detailed outlining the role and responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact the organization directly and follow any application instructions as described within the details below.

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Early Childhood Educator- Munu Learning Centre AHS Employment Type Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Working Hours 40 Type Of Child Care 3 - 5 Years Position Start August 31st, 2026 We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our team and contribute to equitable and inclusive care for all children.

The Aboriginal Head Start Early Childhood

Educator demonstrates exceptional standards of practice and professional competency within the field of Early Childhood Education. Successful candidates will be experienced in planning and implementing high-quality early learning environments that support the development, well-being, and learning of young children. The AHS Child Care Program is committed to providing a rich early learning experience rooted in Indigenous culture, language, and identity-guided by the AHS Program Components.

Love, care and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Individuals interested in this role should be skilled in creating and facilitating child-led, inquiry-based programming that encourages exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. The successful candidate will collaborate to ensure a shared vision and collective approach to creating an early learning workplace that fosters wonder, curiosity, and excitement for all children.

This heart-centered work requires strong communication and interpersonal skills,



as well as the ability to build meaningful, respectful, and trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community members. We invite you to join our team and contribute to making our AHS Program the very best it can be for our children, families, staff, and the early childhood education profession.

Key Responsibilities Participate daily in childcare program as part of the educator team, modelling a sensitive approach to inclusion for all children.

Plan alongside families ensuring family values and goals are guiding support strategies for children with diverse needs.

Coordinate and lead care planning and integrative case management meetings.

Work as part of the Munu educator team to ensure support strategies are planned and implemented successfully.

Co-create and deliver daily programming guided by AHS Principles and the BC Early Learning Framework

Hold a child-led, inquiry-based, land-centered approach

Build warm, reciprocal relationships with children, families, Elders, and peers

Support children’s diverse developmental needs, including observation and care planning

Participate in monthly team planning and professional development closures

Support Indigenous approaches to wellness, education, and intergenerational learning

Reflect and integrate the six AHS components: culture/language, family involvement, social support, education,



health promotion, and nutrition Qualifications Basic ECE Additional Qualifications What We’re Looking For ECE -SN Certification is preferrable (recognized by the BC ECE Registry)

Valid First Aid

Passion for equitable and inclusive care.

Receptivity to Aboriginal Head Start’s six components and philosophy

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Interest in working with families, Elders, and diverse Indigenous communities

Bonus: experience with ECERS-3, ITERS-3, or similar evaluation tools Years Experience Required 2 Salary & Benefits $27 hr base wage + $6/hr ECE wage enhancement (total: $33/hr)

Employer-paid extended health benefits and matched retirement plan

Paid wellness days

Monthly/annual closures for professional development and planning

Full-time term position with potential for permanency at review of contract completion.

Details Name Of Facility Aboriginal Head

Start Association of BC Region Vancouver Island Health Authority Contact Info Tammy Aguilera Phone: (phone hidden) [email protected] Address Nanaimo, Province Wide V9L0C2 Posted On August 1st, 2026 Application Information Closing Date August 14th, 2026 Instructions Apply Now Submit Your Cover Letter, Resume, And Two References To Tammy Aguilera, Director of Programming [email protected] We value a diverse and inclusive team and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous leadership, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants under the provisions of BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Print this Posting

📌 Early Childhood Educator- Munu Learning Centre AHS (Nanaimo)
🏢 Early Childhood Educators of BC
📍 Nanaimo