Job Title: Early Years Speech and Language Pathologist

Status: Contracted position (reviewed annually)

Community: British Columbia, remote and in person The Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC (AHSABC) is a non-profit society that works to deliver quality early childhood programming that nurtures the healthy development and growth of Indigenous children and their families through the Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) model. This model supports children up to six years of age and their families to access culturally appropriate early learning and childcare programs. AHS program models are inclusive of wrap-around family support and offer a care model to support children with diverse abilities and their families.

We are seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist with experience/preference working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The SLP will work with individual Aboriginal Head Start childcare programs throughout BC to identify and learn the unique needs of children within the various programs. Utilizing these insights, the SLP will provide direct support with the children and families as well as supporting the Early Childhood Educators working within the childcare program to gain skills and build strategies for support.

Q****ualifications:





- Registration as a Speech and Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
- Recent experience in areas related to early childhood development
- Valid BC Driver’s license required

Requirements of Position:

- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and ways of being.
- In good standing with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
- Innovative, creative, and adaptable.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work collaboratively and effectively within an early childhood workplace.
- Collaborate with a small team of early interventionists.
- Travel as required and/or to be determined. Reimbursement is based on Treasury Board rates.
- Physically perform the duties of the position.
- Willing to submit a criminal record check for vulnerable sector.

Commitment:

- Time commitment is dependent on availability between 20-30 hours per week. Some weekend and evening hours required to support training and event schedules.
- Schedule is flexible.

Compensation:

- Pay rate is $90 an hour.

To Apply:

- Submit a cover letter/proposal that details time commitment and geographic reach and proposed process, include resume, and two references via e-mail to the Director of Inclusion and Quality at [email protected]
- This position will remain open until it is filled.

📌 Early Years Speech and Language Pathologist (British Columbia)
🏢 Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia
📍 British Columbia