Junior ECE Coordinator

TNG Community Radio; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tŝilhqot’in National Government in Williams Lake, BC seeks a Junior Early Childhood Coordinator to support ECE initiatives and collaborate with community programs. The role focuses on strengthening early learning opportunities for Tsilhqot’in children, in partnership with families and Aboriginal Head Start programs.

The position emphasizes cultural knowledge, teamwork, and the ability to coordinate meetings, develop resources, and track progress. Travel may be required, with a one-year term.

Qualifications

• ECE Certification or willingness to pursue ECE training or certification.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with children, youth, families, community programs, education, or administration would be an asset.
• Willingness to learn about Tsilhqot’in culture, language, traditions, values, and ways of knowing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior ECE Coordinator with implementation of TNG Early learning initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships with ECE and Head Start staff in Tsilhqot’in communities.
• Assist with community visits and identification of early learning needs, priorities, and resources.
• Help coordinate ECE meetings, professional development, training, and gatherings.
• Support collection and updating of community ELCC program information and demographics.
• Assist with reports, workplans, meeting notes, correspondence, and project tracking.
• Support initiatives that strengthen Tsilhqot’in language, culture, land-based learning, and traditional knowledge within early learning.
• Participate in meetings with community and external partners as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Education

ECE Certification

Grade 12 Diploma

Job description

Junior ECE Coordinator

Classification: Full-time, Term (one year)

Salary:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Location:
Williams Lake, BC

Deadline: Open until filled

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.

The Junior Early Childhood Coordinator supports TNG Education and the Senior ECE Coordinator in strengthening early learning and child care services across the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The position works collaboratively with community ECE programs, Aboriginal Head Start programs, families, and partners to support culturally grounded, high-quality early learning opportunities for Tsilhqot’in children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior ECE Coordinator with implementation of TNG Early learning initiatives
• Build positive working relationships with ECE and Head Start staff in Tsilhqot’in communities
• Assist with community visits and identification of early learning needs, priorities, and resources
• Help coordinate ECE meetings, professional development, training, and gatherings
• Support collection and updating of community ELCC program information and demographics
• Assist with reports, workplans, meeting notes, correspondence, and project tracking
• Support initiatives that strengthen Tsilhqot’in language, culture, land-based learning, and traditional knowledge within early learning
• Participate in meetings with community and external partners as required

Requirements

• ECE Certification or Interest in Early Childhood Education and willingness to explore or pursue ECE training or certification
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Experience working with children, youth, families, community programs, education, or administration would be an asset.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about Tsilhqot’in culture, language, traditions, values, and ways of knowing.
• Experience in childcare or early learning environments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to take direction and feedback
• Reliability and punctuality

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required

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