Haida Gwaii Land-Based ECE: Outdoor & Nature Learning

Early Childhood Educators of BC; Masset; On-site; Full time

Job description

Adíidsii Née

Job Description

Land Based Early Education Program Hiring on Haida Gwaii-Multiple Positions Available

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

35

Working Hours

Between 8-5, 7 hr shift

Type Of Child Care

3 - 5 Years

Position Start

As soon as possible

Land Based Early Years Program Looking for certified ECEs and ECEITs. ECEAs working towards their ECE will be considered.

Looking to expand our program. Multiple positions available!

Have you ever considered moving to a beautiful Island in BC? This may be the oppurtunity for you.

Location is in Masset, BC on beautiful Haida Gwaii. Relocation allowance can be discussed for the right individual.

Haida Gwaii is small and remote, but full of natural beauty. It is an amazing place to live for people who value a slower paced lifestyle and being close to nature.

Adíidsii Née is a brand new childcare facility in Masset that opened January 5th. Adíidsii Née is rooted in the values of nature-based and child-led learning. The Facility offers 3-6 hours per day of access to natural spaces in the community, as well as inquiry and play-based learning. Children build relationships to the land around them, their educators, peers and to themselves. The programming involves local educational partners, intergenerational connections, and be reflective of Xaads Xiinaangaa Haida ways of knowing, protocol, language and culture. Once at full capacity, Adíidsii Née will have 12 infant toddler spaces and 12 3-5 year old spaces once fully operational.

It is our goal to create a non-hierarchical workplace where staff satisfaction and retention are priorities. Staff will be hired based on licensing requirements, with sustainable child-staff ratios. Staff are supported by a manager and have a consistent conflict resolution model. We offer competitive wages, a health benefits package, and include financial retention strategies.

Rate of pay $31 (25 + 6/hr) for ECEs and $32 (26/hr +6/hr) for qualified IT candidates.

We are also looking for a Manager for our licensed sister site in Daajing Giids. We are hoping to expand in September. Role to start prior to expansion. Manager to be mentored by current manager of Adíidsii Née.

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications

Must love spending time outdoors in all types of weather.

Current ECE certification

1st aide preferred

Required Experience

Prefer an educator with experience to help mentor our new team, however willing to train the right individual.

Salary & Benefits

$25/hr + $6/hr W.E. for ECEs

$26/hr + $/ hr W.E. for ECEITs

Benifits available after 3 months

Relocation allowance can be discussed for qualified candidates

Additional Information

We are a brand new land based early learning program looking for a qualified educator to grow our team.

Name Of Facility

Adíidsii Née

Region

Northern Health

Contact Info

Jessirae Christen

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Address

Masset, BC

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Posted On

March 23rd, 2026

Closing Date

September 1st, 2026 (or until filled)