Early Childhood Educator- Munu Learning Centre AHS

Early Childhood Educators of BC; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 3,857,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Matched retirement plan

Paid wellness days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC in Nanaimo invites applications for an Early Childhood Educator dedicated to equitable, Indigenous-centered care for 3–5 year olds. You will help create rich, child-led learning experiences rooted in culture, language, and identity while collaborating closely with families and Elders.

Join a heart-centered team that values inclusion, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• ECE qualification required.
• Experience with BC ECE framework preferred.
• First Aid valid.

Responsibilities

• Participate daily as part of the educator team, modelling inclusive practices for all children.
• Plan with families to align support with values and goals for diverse needs.
• Coordinate and lead care planning and meetings.
• Co-create and deliver daily programming aligned with AHS Principles and the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Reflect and integrate culture, language, and family involvement into activities.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Equity & Inclusion

Indigenous engagement

Observation & planning

Education

Basic ECE

Job description

Contact Info Tammy Aguilera

Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC

Please view the information below for a detailed job description outlining the role and responsibilities.

Job Description

We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our team and contribute to equitable and inclusive care for all children.

The Aboriginal Head Start Early Childhood Educator demonstrates exceptional standards of practice and professional competency within the field of Early Childhood Education. Successful candidates will be experienced in planning and implementing high-quality early learning environments that support the development, well-being, and learning of young children.

The AHS Child Care Program is committed to providing a rich early learning experience rooted in Indigenous culture, language, and identity-guided by the AHS Program Components. Love, care and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

Individuals interested in this role should be skilled in creating and facilitating child-led, inquiry-based programming that encourages exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. The successful candidate will collaborate to ensure a shared vision and collective approach to creating an early learning environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and excitement for all children.

This heart-centered work requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build meaningful, respectful, and trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community members.

We invite you to join our team and contribute to making our AHS Program the very best it can be for our children, families, staff, and the early childhood education profession.

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Working Hours

40

Type Of Child Care

3 - 5 Years

Position Start

August 31st, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Participate daily in childcare program as part of the educator team, modelling a sensitive approach to inclusion for all children.
• Plan alongside families ensuring family values and goals are guiding support strategies for children with diverse needs.
• Coordinate and lead care planning and integrative case management meetings.
• Work as part of the Munu educator team to ensure support strategies are planned and implemented successfully.
• Co-create and deliver daily programming guided by AHS Principles and the BC Early Learning Framework
• Hold a child-led, inquiry-based, land-centered approach
• Build warm, reciprocal relationships with children, families, Elders, and peers
• Support children’s diverse developmental needs, including observation and care planning
• Participate in monthly team planning and professional development closures
• Support Indigenous approaches to wellness, education, and intergenerational learning
• Reflect and integrate the six AHS components: culture/language, family involvement, social support, education, health promotion, and nutrition

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications

None

What We’re Looking For

• ECE -SN Certification is preferrable (recognized by the BC ECE Registry)
• Valid First Aid
• Passion for equitable and inclusive care.
• Receptivity to Aboriginal Head Start’s six components and philosophy
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in working with families, Elders, and diverse Indigenous communities
• Bonus: experience with ECERS-3, ITERS-3, or similar evaluation tools

Years Experience Required

2

Salary & Benefits

• $27 hr base wage + $6/hr ECE wage enhancement (total: $33/hr)
• Employer-paid extended health benefits and matched retirement plan
• Paid wellness days
• Monthly/annual closures for professional development and planning
• Full-time term position with potential for permanency at review of contract completion.

Details

Name Of Facility

Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC

Region

Vancouver Island Health Authority

Contact Info

Tammy Aguilera

Phone

2506186861

Email

[e-mail]

Address

Nanaimo, Province Wide

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Posted On

August 1st, 2026

Closing Date

August 14th, 2026