Aboriginal Head Start programming needs early childhood educators who understand Indigenous culture, family involvement, and child development in person.

At skəmxist sncəmitln Aboriginal Head Start Center, the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society supports infant-toddler and three-to-five-year-old classrooms. This full time or casual work uses a trauma-informed lens. Educators and assistants create age-appropriate activities supporting emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Substitutes are also sought.

Key Responsibilities:
Implement culturally rooted daily programming for Indigenous children
Support culture, language, education, health, and nutrition
Encourage parent, family, and social support involvement
Maintain licensing documentation and accurate reports




Provide caring environments for young children

Requirements:
Early Childhood Education certifications relevant to the position
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and ways of knowing
Experience with Indigenous families and communities preferred
Current Food Secure Level 1 or willingness to obtain
Explicit vulnerable-sector criminal record check

Support Aboriginal Head Start through culturally rooted programming, child development activities, documentation, and meaningful family connections.

📌 Aboriginal Head Start Early Childhood Educator Kelowna
🏢 Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
📍 Kelowna