Early Childhood Development Coordinator

Salary: $23 wage (ECE Wage Enhancement will add $4 per hour if a certified ECE)

Job type: Term Full-time (December 2022 - July 1, 2024)

Job location: 9010 West Saanich Road, North Saanich BC.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Organization Overview:

We are a strong independent nation that takes pride in Nuts’a’maat (working together). Through unity, BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) will thrive as a safe, healthy and successful nation taking an active role to protect our lands and resources for our SELISET (family).

Pauquachin operates a licensed childcare center, and host drop-in programs for families.

Position Summary:

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordinator performs a combination of administrative duties while being involved with children aged 0-6 and families of the Pauquachin nation.

The Head Start and ECD Program is a holistic program that meets the individual needs of the children spiritually, intellectually, physically, cognitively, and emotionally, with activities that are enhanced by hul’q’umi’num’.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Head Start Manager, the ECD Coordinator will deliver developmentally appropriate activities for the Head Start (HS) program.

• Ensure the ECD program is delivered to the highest standard possible
• Coordinate, assist, and facilitate in multiple programs
• Parenting Programs
• Baby Group Program
• Family Programs
• Maintain office standards (supply ordering, file organization, etc)
• Maintain detailed records of activities, menus, and attendance
• Prepare healthy snacks/lunches as required
• Collaborate with outside agencies
• Ensure children develop peer relationships and social behavior while supporting a child’s resilience

Who would be a great fit for this opportunity:

This position is perfect for an ECE or ECEA certified individual who is seeking a full-time position and is eager to take their work to the next level with more administrative duties.

The following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will be a great asset and transferrable to this position:

• Knowledge of:
• First Nations Language, Culture, and Traditions
• Experience with First Nations Children and Families an asset
• Community and Family resources
• Skilled in:
• Interpersonal Interaction
• Written and Oral Communication
• Organization
• Ability to:
• Develop and maintain trusting, supportive relationships with children and families
• Refer parents, legal guardians, and family to appropriate resources
• Contribute effectively to a team
• Coordinate with community resources
• Continuously learn

What we require:

• Licensed Early Childhood Educator, or Licensed Childhood Education Assistant
• Relevant work experiences an asset
• Food Safe Certification
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED Certification
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

Why work with Pauquachin First Nations?

• Your work is valued and will have an impact in the lives of families in a local First Nations community
• You will meet a wonderful, friendly community, amazing families, and great children
• If desired, you will have the opportunity to learn Hul’q’umi’num’
• We invite as much creativity and positive energy into our workplace as possible
• We continually learn and grow to support the needs of our community
• We offer a competitive salary, full-time hours, and value you as an asset to our team

*Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry*

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Language training provided

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees of Pauquachin First Nations are to be fully vaccinated by the starting date of employment

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Saanich, BC V8L 5W9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you hold an ECE or ECEA Certification?

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