Early Childhood Educator

Career Opportunity: Early Childhood Educator Location: Burns Lake, BC Employment Type: Casual Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work. The Opportunity: * Responsible for the supervision, safety and wellbeing of the children * Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development * Ensure the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards * Partner with Elders and other community resources to organize and deliver cultural education for children and families * Engages in positive collaboration with other programs and early childhood educators of the centre in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities and personnel. Visit www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity. What You Will Bring to The Role: * Grade 12 diploma or equivalent * Early Childhood Education Basic and Post Basic Education; or post graduate courses related to child development * A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children * Basic First Aid Level One At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above. The Location: Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ [https://lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/] to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here. What CSFS Team Members Are Saying: * We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people. * Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution. * Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers. Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $28.4238 to $36.8096 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity. Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system. Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2026 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role. In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry. CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [email protected] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

The educator is responsible for the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of children while implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities. They will also collaborate with Elders and community resources to integrate cultural education into the program.

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education with a Special Needs certificate or relevant post-graduate coursework. A minimum of two years of experience working with children is required.

• Professional development • Lifelong learning opportunities

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• Early childhood education
• Child safety
• Child development
• Cultural education
• Program planning
• Collaboration
• Special needs support
• Licensing compliance
• Advocacy
• Compassion
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Child Development
• Creativity
• Innovation
• Lifelong Learning
• Honesty

• Education
• Social Services
• Unclassified
• Preschool / Childcare Director
• Child Care Service Managers
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine