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We are growing our first ever land-based AHS program in BC, sharing creative, culturally grounded programming—fostering wonder and excitement for children.

Do you love being outdoors and on the land with children? Are you passionate about early learning? Join us at the Munu Learning Centre in Nanaimo, BC. We are building a new team of heart-forward Early Childhood Educators who are inspired by the land and committed to creating meaningful, inclusive, and culturally rich environments for Indigenous children and families.

Grow with us!

The Munu Learning Centre is undergoing a transformation toward land-based learning. We are looking for a team of three ECEs including Lead Coordinator, and one ECEA keen on continuing certification. As a new team, you will help shape and deliver high-quality early years programming grounded in Indigenous knowledge, culture, and language. You’ll collaborate with our team to nurture children’s curiosity and joy through hands-on experiences rooted in place and community. We invite you to help grow the next generation with us– child-first and supporting holistic wellness—spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-create and deliver daily programming guided by AHS Principles and the BC Early Learning Framework
• Implement 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 supports, education, health promotion, and nutrition

Qualifications:

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For:

• ECE Certificate (recognized by the BC ECE Registry)
• Valid First Aid
• Passion for outdoor, land-based learning and a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems
• 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:

• $27–29/hr base wage + $6/hr ECE wage enhancement (total: $33–35/hr)
• Employer-paid extended health benefits and matched retirement plan
• Paid wellness days
• Relocation allowance available for out-of-region hires
• Support for ECE specialization certification (reimbursement may be available)
• Monthly/annual closures for professional development and planning

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