TEMPORARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School

START DATE:                          September 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027

SALARY:                                 $33.01 per hour, plus a certification premium of $1.00 and ECE wage enhancement of $4.00 when applicable

HOURS OF WORK:                 Four (4) hours per day, five days per week

Under the supervision of the principal or designate, the Early Childhood Educator leads before/after school care and works collaboratively with the kindergarten teacher in facilitating the seamless day for kindergarten and primary students. Knowledge of early childhood education is essential to this position.

Qualifications:

·       Completed Post-Secondary certificate or Diploma as an Early Childhood Educator.

·       Valid Childsafe First Aid Certificate.

·       Clear criminal record check and up to date immunizations as required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

·       Current Early Childhood Educator’s Certificate to Practice from the BC government’s ECE Registry.

·       A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience within a licensed child care setting.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework.

·       Experience creating, organizing, planning and implementing an early learning program.

·       Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills, (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children.

·       Strong problem-solving and organizational skills ability to work with minimal supervision. An understanding of local indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary Indigenous issues.

                                  Application Deadline: Friday May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm

The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to

employment equity.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.