Classification: Band 4 — Coordinator / Technician

Reports To: Childcare Manager

Location: Hitacu, BC Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Band: Band 4 - ONCALL POSITION PURPOSE The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is responsible for providing protected, quality, caring, and supportive child care to participants of the Daycare program. The program ensures that the child care needs of all participants meet the regulatory standards prescribed by federal, provincial, and municipal governments, while embedding Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ culture and values throughout the daily curriculum. ACCOUNTABILITY

Curriculum & Daily Programming

Assists the Childcare Manager to develop and individualize the Daycare program and curriculum, delivering developmentally and culturally appropriate activities

Provides a balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities, with a daily schedule that includes child-directed play, care routines, and transitions

Participates in short and long-term planning and program evaluation for the Daycare

Cultural Integration & Behaviour Guidance

Supports learning experiences that foster an understanding of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ culture, values, and traditional teachings

Guides children's behaviour using positive reinforcement, redirection, and positive language to encourage healthy self-concepts

Family Communication

Maintains positive communication with parents through daily updates and accommodating care instructions

Encourages parent participation in program activities

Health, Safety & Supervision

Ensures a healthy and safe environment by supervising children at all times and monitoring for hazards

Attends to physical needs and reports accidents, injuries, illnesses, or suspected child abuse per centre policy

Licensing & Compliance

Follows policies and procedures to ensure provincial childcare licensing requirements are met





Carries out the responsibilities of a licensed ECE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

Certificate in Early Childhood Education and current license to practice

Current First Aid certification

Food Safe certification

Up-to-date immunizations and clear TB test

Current Class 5 BC Driver's License

Satisfactory criminal records check (vulnerable sector)

Preferred

2–3 years of directly related experience as an ECE or ECE-A with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children

Experience delivering daycare curriculum that includes culturally aligned Indigenous learning

CORE COMPETENCIES

Enjoys working with young children and contributing to their healthy development

Strong knowledge of early childhood education with well-developed child behaviour management skills

Able to support and actively participate in a variety of play and learning activities

Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution

Strong cultural sensitivity; builds caring, trust-based relationships with children and families

Ability to serve as a positive role model to young children

Strong planning and organizational skills

Excellent client service skills — friendly, positive, responsive, professional, helpful

High degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Able to work independently as well as within a collaborative team

Basic computer skills, including MS Office

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work performed primarily in the Daycare Centre

Ongoing sensory attention and regular lifting up to 40 lbs

Occasional travel for meetings and professional development

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS

Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture and protocols

Commitment to incorporating traditional Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ teachings into daily curriculum

This is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected. YG reserves the right to amend and update responsibilities to meet operational needs. Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens are encouraged to apply.

📌 Early Childhood Educator - ONCALL/ CASUAL (Ucluelet)
🏢 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government
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