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The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society seeks Early Childhood Educators, Assistants, and Substitutes for infant-toddler and three-to-five-year-old classrooms. Educators support Indigenous children's overall well-being through inclusive programming. The work incorporates Indigenous language, culture, traditions, and Aboriginal Head Start components.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, caring, and inclusive environments for young children
- Incorporate Indigenous language, culture, and traditions into programming
- Support Aboriginal Head Start's six program components
- Develop age-appropriate emotional, cognitive, and physical activities
- Build trusting relationships with families and community
Requirements:
- Hold ECE, IT/SN, or ECEA certification
- Maintain a current ECE License to Practice in B
- Understand trauma-informed practices
- Hold current First Aid and CPR certification
- Provide a vulnerable-sector criminal record check
Bring culturally responsive early learning, trauma-informed care, and family relationships to Indigenous classrooms in Black Mountain.
Indigenous Early Childhood Educator Black Mountain in Kelowna employer: KI-LOW-NA Friendship Society
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society is an exceptional employer that prioritizes cultural safety and professional growth within the Indigenous Child Development Programs. Located in downtown Kelowna, the organization fosters a supportive work culture that values trauma-informed practices and offers independent contractors the flexibility to deliver services in a manner that aligns with their expertise. With a commitment to increasing Indigenous representation and creating meaningful opportunities, this role provides a unique chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying competitive compensation and a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
KI-LOW-NA Friendship Society Recruitment Team
