Job Description

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator Infant Toddler

Reports to: Early Childhood Department Manager

Position Location: S'iwesa:ylhem Childcare Centre, Chilliwack BC

Salary: $27.50 - $34.84 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, with flexible shifts

Start Date: October 1, 2025

Summary:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?

S'iwesa:ylhem Childcare Centre, located within the vibrant

Skowkale First Nation community, is seeking a nurturing professional to join our team

Join our dynamic team as an

Early Childhood Educator Infant Toddler (ECE - IT) and help create a safe, caring, and inspiring environment where children can thrive! Reporting to the Early Childhood Development Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting multiple classrooms, bringing flexibility, creativity, and heart to everything you do. From planning and delivering engaging, inclusive activities to building strong connections with children and families, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future--one child at a time. If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make every day meaningful, we want to hear from you!

Plans, carries out, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children, between the ages of 18 months to 3 years old, using modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing techniques. Promote and support traditional cultural teachings and practices for children and families Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet, and individual and group activities that meet programming standards. Responsible for maintaining effective relationships with parents/caregivers and other stakeholders. Involve the parents/caregivers in the decision-making process as it relates to the growth of his/her child at the Centre. Attends to the children's physical needs (i.e. diapering, toileting, eating, and sleeping). Administers first aid and medication in accordance with centre policy and procedures and licensing regulations. Reports on progress, behaviours, and other issues related to children. Contributes to reports for children moving onto elementary school. Maintains required records and statistics. Ensures all accidents / incidents are recorded and reported in a timely manner to the Child Care Manager Performs other job related duties as directed

Required Education and Experience

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent secondary school completion. Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification. Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Educator (ITE)certification. A minimum of 2 years of recent experience within a licensed childcare setting. Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. Valid Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Sound understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education. Ability to engage with children in age-appropriate activities that stimulate learning and development. Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats and ability to work as part of team with colleagues, parents and children Strong problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision Be creative and positive with a can-do attitude. Be mature, responsible, and dependable. Be flexible to work full-time (8hrs). Complete ongoing professional development and maintain ECE certificate.

Working Conditions

Primarily work is performed in the Child Care Centre. Immunization Declaration. Interacting with members, including children, elders, and parents.

Application:

This position is open until filled. We will review applications and select candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis to ensure we find the right individual for the role. We will contact selected candidates directly to schedule interviews.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference may be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry

s16(1) CHRA

. and have knowledge of local First Nations traditional customs and practices.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to careers@skowkalefn.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.50-$34.84 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person