Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS)Department: Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) – Cultural ProgrammingStatus: Part Time, with potential to increase based on program needsStarting Wage: $36.58 per hourLocation: 717 Princess Avenue, childcare centres throughout Vancouver, and community or outdoor learning spacesAbout the RoleThe ASCD Knowledge Keeper provides cultural teachings, traditional skills and oral knowledge to children and families within the ASCD program. This role supports cultural identity, community connection and overall wellness through Indigenous ways of knowing and being.The Knowledge Keeper works closely with ASCD staff, childcare partners, Elders and families to provide respectful, developmentally appropriate and culturally grounded programming for children ages 0 to 12.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate cultural teachings such as beading, sewing, carving, traditional medicines, storytelling, drumming, songs, language and land based learningShare teachings that support cultural identity, emotional well being and a sense of belongingEngage children in respectful, inclusive and developmentally appropriate waysSupport land based learning, seasonal teachings and community eventsCollaborate with Elders, ASCD team members, childcare partners and familiesHelp create a culturally safe, welcoming and trauma informed environmentQualificationsMust identify as Indigenous, First Nations,



Métis or InuitRecognized by community as having teachings or cultural knowledge to shareExperience supporting or teaching children and/or families in respectful cultural waysAbility to adapt teachings for children with varying developmental and learning needsComfortable working in a casual, community based environmentValid Class 5 driver's licence is an assetAdditional RequirementsSuccessful candidates must complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening and demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality, skilled boundaries, child safety and respectful multidisciplinary teamwork.Starting wage of $36.58 per hourEligible for employee perks after a three month probation periodCultural mentorship, training support and professional development opportunitiesEquity StatementVAHS strongly encourages applications from Indigenous applicants, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, in alignment with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.We also encourage applications from people who identify as Black, people of colour, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+.Applicants are invited to self-identify in their cover letter if they feel comfortable doing so.Donate andsupport our programsAs a proud not-for-profit, we rely on donations to ensure that wellness is accessible to all. Donations can be allocated to specific programs by selecting the donate button on the program's page.

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