Job Description

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL)

STRONGSTART EARLY LEARNING FACILITATOR

EXTERNAL POSTING

School Year

Date Position to be Filled

Rate of Pay/Hour

Posting Open

Date

2025-2026


As soon as possible


$31.82


17 DEC 2025 .

Posting Number

Location

Hours of Work

Posting Close Date

EXT.25-26.07.DSCS.SSELF

Desert Sands Community School


4 hrs/day (20 hrs/week) 10 Month Position

Also includes temporary additional

1.25 hrs/day to 26-JUN-26

06 JAN 2026 4:00 P.M.


The schedule for this position is 8:30 am to 1:45 pm for the current school year.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the school principal, the

StrongStart Early Learning Facilitator

will be expected to:


Create a learning environment that is inclusive of local Indigenous culture, language and knowledge Create a welcoming learning community where every child and family feel they belong Organize rich play-based activities guided by BC's Early Learning Framework Provide play areas that promote creativity and exploration, including individual and group play activities and large muscle play activities Provide opportunities for parents/caregivers to observe and practice activities that support early learning Share relevant community resource and support information with families Create and maintain accurate StrongStart BC data and records, including assigning a Personal Education Number (PEN) for each child attending Collect enrolment and attendance information about the children attending the program Use the MyEducation BC system to report enrolment and attendance data to the Province. Assist with budgeting related to the program Exercise discretion and confidentiality in dealing with all matters pertaining to personnel and students. Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Grade 12 or equivalent education A certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) with a current license to practice A valid Child Safe First Aid Certificate A clear Criminal Record check, completed prior to hiring An understanding of local Indigenous culture and commitment to embedding that in program planning An understanding of BC's Early Learning Framework Experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting for a parent participation early learning program Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents, children, professionals and community members Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, local community resources and early learning A valid class 5 driver's license

APPLICATIONS:

Internal applicants, please submit the


External applicants, please submit a resume and a completedavailable on the District website and email to quoting

EXT.25-26.07.DSCS.SSELF

in the subject line.

DARCY MARTIN

District Principal of Human Resources

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail)


PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

Email:

The Gold Trail School District has received approval from British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications over other applicants until such time as the percentage of staff of Indigenous ancestry in the School District is equal to the percentage of students of Indigenous ancestry in the School District.