Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Term: Temporary fill in during maternity leave expected to end November 2026
Salary: $23.94 per hour
Reports to: Busy Bear Early Childhood Education Manager
1.0 PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Sumas First Nation is seeking energetic and a qualified full time and on-call Early Childhood Educators to work at our Busy Bear Club Preschool filling in for an employee who will be on maternity leave ending approximately in November of 2026. Early Childhood Educators will provide quality and inclusive programming in a group setting supporting children and families. Programming also incorporates the 6 Head Start components: Culture and Language, Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Social Support, and Parent and Family Involvement.
2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guide and assist children in the development of appropriate eating, dressing and toilet habits;
- Document and submit written observations of children if there are signs of potential needs;
- Maintain day-care equipment and assist in light housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry duties;
- Maintain a clean classroom following the cleaning policies and protocols;
- Develop and implement open-ended, age- appropriate, and play based activities that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
3.0 QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid ECE Basic Certificate and License to Practice in BC;
- one-year recent related experience is considered an asset;
- Valid ECE I/T Certificate is considered an asset;
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check conducted under the Criminal Records Review Act;
- Valid first aid certificate;
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
DEADLINE: March 20, 2025
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your cover letter and resume to: Human.Resources@sumasfirstnation.com