Hours
34.5 hours per week

Reports To
Supervisor, Kikosewin FRN

Status
Temp contract to December 18, 2026

with Potential the Extend

Closing Date
Open until a suitable candidate is found

Apply To
Human Resources, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Application
Submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Land Acknowledgement
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional gathering place of many Indigenous peoples. We are committed to reconciliation and to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

About Kikosewin FRN
The Kikosewin Family Resource Network (FRN) is an Indigenous-led, community-based prevention and early intervention network operated by Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. The ICD spoke Early Connections, delivers group-based infant and child development programs for families with children ages 0–12, supporting healthy development and strengthening caregiver-child relationships.

About the Role
The Child Development Facilitator plans and delivers universal drop-in activities, targeted program cycles that support child development and build caregiver knowledge, confidence, and responsive parenting. As well as Intensive one on one supports during programing. This role uses developmental screening tools, observes children across developmental domains, identifies concerns early, and connects families to the right supports.

This work happens in groups alongside the Building Resilient Caregivers facilitator in some sessions, and independently in others. You will become a familiar, trusted face for families as they return to your programs ongoing. Your skill at noticing developmental milestones a child is or isn’t meeting, and your care in how you raise that with a caregiver, makes a real difference in children's developmental trajectories.



Please not this is not a Daycare and child care is not a part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and facilitating universal drop-in activities including playgroups, Storytime and Songs, Messy Play, Active Play, and Developmental Screening Drop-Ins, all with an indigenous focus.

Deliver targeted program cycles, Ready for Kindergarten, Baby Steps, Toddler Talk, Little Movers, Calm Kids, Circle of Connection to families with identified developmental concerns or caregiving challenges

Administer and interpret the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 developmental screening tools for Intensive services during cofacilitation with our Building Resilient Caregiver Facilitator. Providing one-on-one voluntary intensive support, supporting child development.

Observe caregiver-child interactions and child development across sessions and document concerns factually

Co-facilitate parallel children's programming during BRC caregiver sessions

Debrief with BRC facilitator after every parallel sessionSupport warm referrals to Home Visitation or Community Health Nurse when concerns are identified for further support or referrals.

Complete session summaries, attendance logs, and outcome measurement tools

Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice

Qualifications
Education

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education is strongly preferred but experience equivalencies will be considered





Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work with demonstrated Early Childhood Education focus and training.

Experience

Experience facilitating programs for children ages 0–12 and their caregivers

Experience with developmental screening tools, particularly ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2, is an asset

Experience working with Indigenous families using culturally grounded, strengths-based approaches

Experience in group facilitation with caregivers and children

Knowledge and Skills and Abilities

Strong foundational knowledge of infant and child development across all developmental domains

Ability to observe and document child development and caregiver-child interactions factually and accurately

Knowledge of attachment theory and responsive caregiving

Understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonization on Indigenous children and families

Strong facilitation skills, able to engage caregivers in a welcoming, non-judgmental, strengths-based way

Ability to raise developmental concerns with caregivers compassionately and professionally

The ability to lift, set up and move large play items/structures.

Other Requirements

Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check required

First Aid/CPR required or willingness to obtain

What We Offer

The opportunity to support children during the most significant developmental window of their lives

A collaborative team setting with strong supervision and professional development

An Indigenous-led organization where cultural grounding and relational practice are central to everything we do.

$49,100.00 - $51,555.00 annually

Salary plus mileage for travel

Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months’ probation (pro-rated)

Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months’ employment.

Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

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📌 Child Development Facilitator (Alberta)
🏢 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
📍 Alberta