Contact Info Tammy Aguilera

Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC

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Job Description
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 environment 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.

Employment Type
Full Time

Hours Per Week
40

Working Hours
40

Type Of Child Care
3 - 5 Years

Position Start
August 31st, 2026

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 career 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
None

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
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Email
[email protected]

Address
Nanaimo, Province Wide

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Posted On
August 1st, 2026

Closing Date
August 14th, 2026

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