Indigenous ECE Instructor — On-Campus & Community Leader

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIT anticipates a full-time continuing instructor for the Indigenous Early Childhood Education program at the Merritt Campus. You will support IECE development and coordinate delivery in Indigenous communities in partnership with BCACCS.

The role emphasizes culturally safe, trauma-informed practice and collaboration with Elders, Communities, and regulators to advance Indigenous language education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and ECE credentials.
• Current ECE license to practice and awareness of BC standards.
• Experience aligning programs with Indigenous frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the IECE department and coordinate program delivery in Indigenous communities.
• Collaborate with BCACCS and communities to offer on-campus and in-community delivery.
• Coordinate practicum placements in line with provincial requirements.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Curriculum design

Language revitalization

Post-secondary teaching

Cultural safety

Project coordination

Community engagement

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

ECE license to practice

Knowledge of BC ECE Framework

Job description

NVIT anticipates a full-time continuing instructor for the Indigenous Early Childhood Education program at the Merritt Campus. You will support IECE development and coordinate delivery in Indigenous communities in partnership with BCACCS.

The role emphasizes culturally safe, trauma-informed practice and collaboration with Elders, Communities, and regulators to advance Indigenous language education.