Early Childhood Educator

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator
Reports to: Child & Family Services Manager
Hourly Wage: $33.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and education
Position structure: Full-time, 63 hours biweekly, with every other Friday off

Purpose & Position presentation:

Reporting to the Child & Family services manager (CFS manager), the Early Childhood Educator participates as a member of the team providing a nurturing, culturally respectful, and age-appropriate education program for children in the MMFN Early Learning Centre.

Core responsibilities

• Foster each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and support the development of a positive self-image.
• Teach children to recognise and value their heritage within the parameters of Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation culture.
• Recognise families as children's first teachers and work respectfully with parents and caregivers.
• Develop monthly themes and curriculum that consider each child's individual developmental and learning needs.
• Support children's transition from preschool into the provincial public school system.
• Operate the facility in compliance with applicable child-care legislation, policies, licensing requirements, and MMFN standards.
• Report child progress and development to parents regularly and meet with families as required for information and follow-up.
• Complete observations, reports, annual assessments, newsletters, and related child-care documentation as required.
• Oversee program materials, supplies, equipment, and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment.

Education/Experience

• Early Childhood Educator certificate (from any province or territory) required.
• Valid Standard First Aid or Child Safe certificate required.
• A minimum of five years of teaching or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs is a strong asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team-oriented learning environment.
• Ability to use varied instructional strategies to meet a wide range of individual needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth, kindness, compassion, and extracurricular activities.
• RCMP clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation required.

What do we offer?

MMFN offers a stimulating and professional working environment, competitive pay, a comprehensive Manulife health benefits plan, participation in the pension plan with employer matching contributions of up to 5.5%, and a 63-hour biweekly work schedule with every other Friday off to support a healthy work-life balance. A relocation package may be available for eligible candidates located outside Gold River, BC.