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Kishkayhtaytaahk! (Let’s Learn!) Childcare Centre is a new early learning program rooted in Métis culture, located in downtown Terrace, BC. Fully funded by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), the centre offers 12 Infant/Toddler spaces, 24 spaces for children aged 3–5, and 8 School Age Care spaces, all within easy access to public transit.

Our mission is to deliver inclusive, high-quality early learning that honors Métis traditions, supports families, and fosters lifelong wellbeing. Our vision is a sustainable centre where Métis language, land-based learning, and intergenerational teachings enrich every child’s experience.

Job Summary

As an Infant Toddler Certified Early Childhood Educator, you will support the delivery of play-based, culturally grounded programs rooted in Métis values for the Infant/Toddler classroom. Collaborating with fellow educators and engaging with families, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children and families feel valued and connected.

Reports to: Childcare Facility Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers.
• Incorporate Métis culture, stories, language, and values into daily routines and learning experiences.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play-based activities.
• Build respectful, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other educators to create a welcoming and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Observe and document children’s learning and help adapt programming to meet their needs.
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements in daily practice.

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and teamwork
• Passion for supporting children’s development
• Understanding of Métis and other Indigenous cultures and communities is an asset
• Willingness to learn about Métis culture and inclusive practices
• Patience, creativity, and flexibility
• Attention to safety, organization, and daily routines

Qualifications:

Post Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) License– Infant/Toddler Certified (required)
• Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B
• Clear Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector)
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge & understanding of BC Early Learning Framework and Indigenous & Métis Early Learning and Child Care Frameworks
• Understanding of BC Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Collaborative team player with a passion for culturally grounded early learning
• Asset: Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and attachment-based approaches (e.g., Circle of Security)

Salary & Benefits:

Wages: $25-30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (*not eligible for wage enhancement)

Benefits:

• Employer-supported health benefits & paid vacation
• Child care support for staff children (as available)
• Sign-on bonus and retention incentives
• Cultural learning and professional development
• Work in a welcoming Métis-rooted centre
• Program support and mentorship from MNBC Pedagogist and other MNBC supports