Sq'ewlets Early Learning Child Care – Lake Errock, BC

We are excited to be opening our doors and creating a warm, nurturing, and culturally grounded environment for young children and their families.

As a full day Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) childcare program, we are committed to supporting the development of children while strengthening their connection to their culture, community, family, and identity. Our program incorporates Indigenous teachings, traditions, values, language, and stories into the children's everyday experiences.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and culturally respectful Infant & Toddler Educator to join our team and help provide a positive and meaningful first experience in early learning for our youngest children.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement age-appropriate, emergent curriculum that supports the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and cultural development of infants and toddlers.
- Incorporate Indigenous teachings, traditions, stories, values, language, and cultural practices into daily activities and learning experiences in a meaningful and respectful way.
- Support children's connection to their culture, community, family, and sense of identity.
- Foster a warm, nurturing, and welcoming workplace where children feel safe, valued, and a strong sense of belonging.
- Encourage curiosity, independence, confidence, positive relationships, and a love of learning.
- Respond to each child's individual needs, interests, abilities, and developmental stage.
- Observe and document children's learning, development, and milestones, and communicate observations with families and team members.




- Build respectful and trusting relationships with children, parents, caregivers, Elders, families, and community members.
- Work collaboratively with families and the community to support culturally meaningful learning experiences.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children by following health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that supports children's exploration and development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan engaging experiences that support individual learning styles, abilities, and needs, including children requiring additional support.
- Participate in cultural activities, community events, professional development, and other opportunities that strengthen the program and support ongoing learning.
- Use effective communication skills to build strong relationships with children, families, and team members.
- Maintain accurate records, lesson plans, observations, and other required documentation.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork by supporting less experienced educators, or practicum students and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
- Follow all program policies, procedures, and applicable British Columbia childcare and licensing requirements.

Qualifications





- Valid Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) certification recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
- Knowledge of infant and toddler development and current early childhood education practices.
- Understanding of the importance of culture, family, community, and identity in early childhood development.
- Willingness to learn about and respectfully incorporate Indigenous teachings, traditions, language, and ways of knowing into the program.
- Experience working within an Indigenous community or familiarity with Indigenous culture and teachings is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community members.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check as required.
- Meets all applicable Fraser Health and British Columbia licensing requirements.
- Previous experience working with infants and toddlers is an asset.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative and leadership.

Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lake Errock, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- BC ITE (required)

Work Location: In person

Sincerely,

Myra Johnson

Child Care Manager

Sqʼéwlets First Nation

[email protected]

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Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Infant and Toddler Educator (Lake Errock)
🏢 Sq'ewlet's
📍 Lake Errock