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Early Childhood Educator- Munu Learning Centre AHS

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Employer-paid extended health benefits
Matched retirement plan
Paid wellness days

About the role

Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC

Please view the information below for a detailed job description outlining the role and responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact the organization directly and follow any application instructions as described within the job description details below.

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Home Job Postings Early Childhood Educator- Munu Learning Centre AHS

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Working Hours

40

Type Of Child Care

3 - 5 Years

Position Start

August 31st, 2026

We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our team and contribute to equitable and inclusive care for all children.

The Aboriginal Head Start Early Childhood Educator demonstrates exceptional standards of practice and professional competency within the field of Early Childhood Education. Successful candidates will be experienced in planning and implementing high-quality early learning environments that support the development, well-being, and learning of young children.

The AHS Child Care Program is committed to providing a rich early learning experience rooted in Indigenous culture, language, and identity-guided by the AHS Program Components. Love, care and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Individuals interested in this role should be skilled in creating and facilitating child-led, inquiry-based programming that encourages exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. The successful candidate will collaborate to ensure a shared vision and collective approach to creating an early learning environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and excitement for all children.

This heart-centered work requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build meaningful, respectful, and trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community members.

We invite you to join our team and contribute to making our AHS Program the very best it can be for our children, families, staff, and the early childhood education profession.

Key Responsibilities

Participate daily in childcare program as part of the educator team, modelling a sensitive approach to inclusion for all children. Plan alongside families ensuring family values and goals are guiding support strategies for children with diverse needs. Coordinate and lead care planning and integrative case management meetings. Work as part of the Munu educator team to ensure support strategies are planned and implemented successfully. Co-create and deliver daily programming guided by AHS Principles and the BC Early Learning Framework Hold a child-led, inquiry-based, land-centered approach Build warm, reciprocal relationships with children, families, Elders, and peers Support children’s diverse developmental needs, including observation and care planning Participate in monthly team planning and professional development closures Support Indigenous approaches to wellness, education, and intergenerational learning Reflect and integrate the six AHS components: culture/language, family involvement, social support, education, health promotion, and nutrition

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

ECE -SN Certification is preferrable (recognized by the BC ECE Registry) Valid First Aid Passion for equitable and inclusive care. Receptivity to Aboriginal Head Start’s six components and philosophy Strong communication and collaboration skills Interest in working with families, Elders, and diverse Indigenous communities Bonus: experience with ECERS-3, ITERS-3, or similar evaluation tools

Years Experience Required

2

Salary & Benefits

$27 hr base wage + $6/hr ECE wage enhancement (total: $33/hr) Employer-paid extended health benefits and matched retirement plan Paid wellness days Monthly/annual closures for professional development and planning Full-time term position with potential for permanency at review of contract completion.

Details

Name Of Facility

Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC

Region

Vancouver Island Health Authority

Contact Info

Tammy Aguilera

Phone: 2506186861

tammy.aguilera@ahsabc.com

Address

Nanaimo, Province Wide

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Posted On

August 1st, 2026

Application Information

Closing Date

August 14th, 2026

Instructions

Apply Now

Submit Your Cover Letter, Resume, And Two References To

Tammy Aguilera, Director of Programming tammy.aguilera@ahsabc.com

We value a diverse and inclusive team and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous leadership, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants under the provisions of BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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About Early Childhood Educators of BC

Education
11-50 employees
Founded in 1969

Since 1969 ECEBC has worked to advance the quality and professionalism of early care and learning. As part of our ethical responsibility to the profession, we strategically commit our time and resources to educating the sector and community by, investigating, and promoting the development of strong public policies and best practices that are based in research and evidence.

ECEBC is a registered charity through the Canada Revenue Agency.

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