Special Needs Educator

Neskonlith; Chase; Presencial; CAD 36.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sk’atsin Child Care Centre in Chase, BC is seeking a compassionate Special Needs Educator to support inclusive programming in our early childhood setting. This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive space for children with diverse abilities in partnership with families and staff.

Key duties include coordinating IPPs with parents and therapists, assisting with transitions, and fostering cultural safety and trauma-informed practice across daily activities.

Formación

• Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate or ECE Assistant with experience in inclusive care.
• Additional training or certification related to special needs or inclusive education (e.g., SNE, EA, ABA).
• Experience working with children with diverse needs in early learning settings.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices, child development, and positive guidance strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and observation skills.
• Current First Aid & CPR (Child Care level).
• Clear criminal record check (including vulnerable sector clearance) required upon hiring.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to children with additional needs.
• Collaborate with the ECE team to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate programming.
• Implement IPPs or support strategies developed in collaboration with parents, therapists, or consultants.
• Assist with transitions, emotional regulation, and social interactions.
• Foster a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based environment.
• Maintain documentation and observations to support developmental goals.
• Work respectfully with families and caregivers as part of a holistic approach to care.
• Support all children in the program as needed to ensure inclusive play and participation.

Conocimientos

Inclusive practices

Child development

Positive guidance

Communication

Collaboration

Observation

Educación

ECE Certificate or ECE Assistant

First Aid & CPR (Child Care level)

Special needs/inclusive education training (e.g., SNE, EA, ABA)

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Special Needs Educator
Reporting to: Daycare Manager
Status: Full-time (7 hours/day), Grant-Funded
Wage: $32/hour
Location: Sk’atsin Child Care Centre – Chase, BC
Start Date: July 2025 (exact date to be confirmed)

Job Summary:

The Sk’atsin Child Care Centre is seeking a compassionate and experienced Special Needs Educator to support inclusive programming within our early childhood education environment. This position plays a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and responsive space for children with diverse abilities, in partnership with our educators and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to children with additional needs
• Collaborate with the ECE team to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate programming
• Implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs) or support strategies developed in collaboration with parents, therapists, or consultants
• Assist with transitions, emotional regulation, and social interactions
• Foster a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based environment
• Maintain documentation and observations to support developmental goals
• Work respectfully with families and caregivers as part of a holistic approach to care
• Support all children in the program as needed to ensure inclusive play and participation

Qualifications:

• Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate or ECE Assistant with experience in inclusive care
• Additional training or certification related to special needs or inclusive education (e.g., SNE, EA, ABA)
• Experience working with children with diverse needs in early learning settings
• Knowledge of inclusive practices, child development, and positive guidance strategies
• Strong communication, collaboration, and observation skills
• Current First Aid & CPR (Child Care level)
• Clear criminal record check (including vulnerable sector clearance) required upon hiring

Assets:

• Familiarity with Indigenous ways of being and knowing, or experience working in Indigenous communities
• Understanding of the impact of intergenerational trauma on child development
• Ability to incorporate traditional approaches and land-based learning into inclusive practice