Malahat Nation

110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC | V8H 1B8

Tel: (250) 743-3231 | Fax: (250) 743-3251

Email: [email protected] | Website: www.malahatnation.com

Early Childhool Educator: Infant Toddler Educator (ECE: IT)

Reports To: Director of Early Learning Child & Family Supports

Start: As Soon As Possible

Compensation: $37.37 - $38.49 per hour (NEE: 18H) – subject to education, experience, and/or a combination of both.

Status: Fulltime Permanent, 35 hours per week

- $1,500.00 Signing Bonus** upon successful completion of a 3-month probationary period
- $1,000 1-Year Service Bonus** upon successful completion of 1-consecutive year of service

Are you an Early Childhood Educator looking for a fun environment to work with children – do you want to be part of a great team with perks such as a Malahat Nation BONUS?

Malahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40 kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. We are looking for fun, energetic, dependable and organized staff to join our dedicated childcare team. This position is ideal for you if you are an innovator able to engage in the community, you have a solid desire to make a difference in our community and a commitment to cultural safety that reflects Malahat values and Coast Salish teachings.

We serve children 6 months to 5 years of age in two programs. Our daycare staff are offered a pension and benefits plan, amazing staffing ratios and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Early Learning Child & Family Supports,



the ECE-IT will work collaboratively in a team environment while caring for and educating children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years of age. Regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a fulltime permanent position working 35-hours per week.

Responsibilities

- Plan, prepare and carry out developmentally and culturally appropriate activities
- Ensure positive communication and proactive relationships with team members, children and families
- Adhere to licensing standards of practice
- Deliver services for children and parents in the capacity as a certified ECEIT in the full scope of your license to practice
- Plan and implement appropriate age-based activities according to skills and learning levels that promote social interactions and personal development
- Ensure that all information about children, staff, visitors and volunteers is strictly confidential
- Help create a nurturing learning environment to foster the development of the children’s needs
- Incorporate culturally appropriate activities as advised by Elders and Manager of Early Learning
- Post weekly/daily activity plans for programs
- Model positive behaviors and attitudes for children and families
- Participate in training and staff meetings as required
- Other duties as required.

Foundational Knowledge Required

Indigenous Perspective
- Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding and respect for Malahat Nation culture.

Western Ways

- Early Childhood Education Degree and / or Diploma required
- Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler designation is required
- Current copy of ECEBC license to practice required
- Minimum 1-year experience is required
- CPR and standard First Aid training required

📌 Early Childhool Educator: Infant Toddler Educator (ECE: IT) (Mill Bay)
🏢 Malahat First Nation
📍 Mill Bay