Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler

ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe.

We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits.

Deadline for Applications: November 13th, 2026.

POSITION

The Early Childhood Educator is accountable for assisting in the successful operations of the Little Chiefs Day Care program according to the organization’s vision, objectives, and strategic direction of WLFN. This position is responsible for the efficient operations of the day care and is an advocate for early childhood education in the community. Possessing excellent communication and management skills, the Early Childhood Educator builds effective working relationships with community groups, funding agencies and other external contacts, and has a clear, results-oriented focus on community development. This position reports to the ECE supervisor.

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week).

Probation Period

3 months from the date of hire.

Education Required

• Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Infant Toddler Certification, Special Needs Certification.

Experience Required

• One to Three years early childhood education.

Overtime Status

Non-exempt.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Establish a positive and healthy relationship with all families.
2. Develops an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives for day care programs and services aligned with the strategic direction, including program delivery and evaluation.
3. Ensures to follow the Community Care & Assisted Living Licensing Act (annual inspection), the CCATEC guidelines (quarterly reports), Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve policies & procedures, Childcare Operating Fund (monthly submission) and the WLFN policies and LCDC policies and procedures.
4. Participates with the plans, delivers, supervises, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children, developing daily schedules including indoor/outdoor, active/quiet, and individual/group activities.
5. Always schedules and maintains adequate staffing/child ratios.
6. Provides quality programming that includes four areas of growth and development and incorporates Shuswap culture.
7. Prepares and ensures individual growth and developmental goals are met for each child.
8. Conducts need assessments, identifies learning gaps, and provides leadership to develop plans and priorities in creating programs to address the learning requirements of the organization and community.
9. Maintains health records and administers First Aid and medication as required; observes and removes potential hazards; reports all incidents of child abuse to the Daycare Supervisor.
10. Creates a safe and healthy environment for employees and children including clean and well-maintained facilities and equipment.
11. Participates in communication strategies for public awareness of programs and events
12. Acts as a community liaison and represents the organization at community activities and events.
13. Ensure to adhere to policies & procedures are up to date.
14. Ensure files are kept up to date.
15. Assists in writing basic proposals to secure funding or develop programs.
16. Supports the mission, vision, and values of Williams Lake First Nation.
17. Contributes to the WLFN’s ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as requiredor assigned.
18. Be able to engage in outdoor light physical activity for a minimum of 1-3 hours per day, in all weather conditions.
19. Provides positive behavior redirection, if necessary, without labelling the child.

The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Understanding of legislation on Labour Code, Occupational Health and Safety, Privacy and Human Rights, as well as requirements for ISC, CCATEC, etc.
• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
• Knowledge of First Nations language and culture

• Experience supervising staff as well as developing and managing budgets.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software at an intermediate/advanced level

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to motivate, develop and nurture team members.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in working with data and complex information.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, very good judgment, and strong initiative.
• Ability to multi-task, to identify priorities, be creative and maintain a detailed work plan.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Operates as part of a team and is flexible about the boundaries and functions of the job.
• Maintains professionalism in all circumstances.
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and understands Indigenous culture.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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