Contact Info Tammy AguileraAboriginal Head Start Association of BCPlease view the information below for a detailed job description outlining the role and responsibilities.Job DescriptionWe 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 robust 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 TypeFull TimeHours Per Week40Working Hours40Type Of Child Care3 - 5 YearsPosition StartAugust 31st, 2026Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate 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 FrameworkHold a child-led, inquiry-based, land-centered approachBuild warm, reciprocal relationships with children, families, Elders, and peersSupport children's diverse developmental needs, including observation and care planningParticipate in monthly team planning and professional development closuresSupport Indigenous approaches to wellness, education, and intergenerational learningReflect and integrate the six AHS components: culture/language, family involvement, social support, education, health promotion, and nutritionQualificationsBasic ECEAdditional QualificationsNoneWhat We're Looking ForECE -SN Certification is preferrable (recognized by the BC ECE Registry)Valid First AidPassion for equitable and inclusive care.Receptivity to Aboriginal Head Start's six components and philosophyStrong communication and collaboration skillsInterest in working with families, Elders, and diverse Indigenous communitiesBonus: experience with ECERS-3, ITERS-3, or similar evaluation toolsYears Experience Required2Salary & Benefits$27 hr base wage + $6/hr ECE wage enhancement (total: $33/hr)Employer-paid extended health benefits and matched retirement planPaid wellness daysMonthly/annual closures for professional development and planningFull-time term position with potential for permanency at review of contract completion.DetailsName Of FacilityAboriginal Head Start Association of BCRegionVancouver Island Health AuthorityContact InfoTammy AguileraPhone2506186861Emailtammy.aguilera@ahsabc.comAddressNanaimo, Province WideV9L0C2Posted OnAugust 1st, 2026Closing DateAugust 14th, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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