Aborignal Head Start on Reserve Early Childhood Education Supervisor
Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full Time
Type of Child Care:
Infant/Toddler
Position Start:
As soon as possible
Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation is seeking an Early Childhood Education Supervisor to support the Aborignal Head Start On Reserve program in Stswecem'c Xget'tem .
Located along the Fraser River, Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation is a welcoming Secwepemc community made up of two communities, Stswecem’c (Canoe Creek) and Xget’tem (Dog Creek). Situated between Williams Lake and 100 Mile House, Stswecem’c Xget’tem Head Start supports children and families through a multi-age childcare program in Stswecem’c and an outreach early years program in Xget’tem, approximately 45 minutes away.
Job
Qualifications:
Other: Infant/ Toddler
Additional Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education certification required; Infant/Toddler and/or Special Needs certification is an asset.
- Minimum five years of ECE experience, including Head Start planning and outreach with Indigenous families.
- Experience supervising and mentoring Early Years staff.
- Current valid child-specific First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Knowledge of Secwepemc culture, traditions, language, and ways of knowing is an asset.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Years Experience Required:
5
Required Experience:
- Develop and support an Indigenous Early Learning program that reflects the BC Early Learning Framework and AHSOR components.
- Plan and document outreach programming for children and families not attending the childcare facility.
- Supervise and mentor Head Start staff in outreach, land-based learning, and program activities.
- Build respectful relationships with children, families, Elders, staff, and community partners.
- Uphold confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards concerning colleagues, children, and the community.
- Participate and support team planning and professional development opportunities.
Salary & Benefits:
: $29.92–$37.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus the $6.00 Provincial Wage Enhancement.
Additional Information:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Provincial Vulnerble Sector Criminal Records Check.
- Must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation.
- Provide required references, immunization documentation, and tuberculosis control documentation.