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Early Childhood Educator

@ Kootenay/Okanagan

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Cranbrook, British Columbia

Part-time
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Overview

ʔaq̓am is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Educator at its ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Centre for 21-25 hours per week. The role plans and delivers developmental activities for children aged 1-5 and infuses Ktunaxa language and culture into programming. Candidates need ECE certification and a licence to practice, plus medical, immunization, First Aid and vulnerable sector checks.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide childcare and plan developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 1-5
  • Help children complete daily routines to build independence
  • Give constant feedback and communication to build self-esteem
  • Work as a member of a cohesive team with staff, management, parents and community

Requirements summary:

  • Early Childhood Education certification and licence to practice
  • Doctor's medical clearance letter
  • Up-to-date immunization record
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check
  • Previous experience supervising and working with children (preferred)

Tools & skills

ECEChild careCommunication skillsEarly childhood educationFirst AidVulnerable sector checkFood Handler Certificate
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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week23
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsECE certification, Licence to practice, First Aid Certificate, Food Safe certification
Background checksvulnerable sector, criminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
Fields of studyEarly Childhood Education

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Job description

Part-time (21-25 hours per week) Early Childhood Educator

ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Centre

At ʔaq̓am we are dedicated to working toward our community Vision, collaborating to provide quality programs and services to ʔaq̓amnik̓ (the people). By infusing our Ktunaxa language and culture into the programming at our ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Centre we are laying the foundation for the next generation of strong and healthy Ktunaxa citizens. Our employees enjoy exposure to Ktunaxa culture and language, a cohesive work environment, we offer excellent benefits and a diverse, dedicated and enthusiastic team!

In collaboration with the Daycare Manager, the Early Childhood Educator will assist the Daycare Centre to do its part in preparing our infants, toddlers and pre-school children of today to become our next generation of Ktunaxa professionals, trades people, parents, chiefs, councillors, artisans and …..

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Provide quality childcare as well as plan and carry out developmentally and age appropriate educational activities to engage children aged 1-5 years in learning;

  • Help children complete daily tasks and routines to gain independence and provide constant feedback and communication to build self-esteem;

  • Function as a member of our cohesive, positive, flexible and exuberant team, which includes staff, management, parents and community members. Successful candidates will have:

  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certification and licence to practice;

  • Doctor’s medical clearance letter;

  • Up to date immunization record;

  • First Aid Certificate

  • Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check;

    Preference will be given to candidates who also have:

  • Previous experience in a similar capacity, supervising and working with children; experience developing learning activities would be an asset.

  • Previous experience working in a First Nation community.

  • Food Safe certification.

    Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and copy of ECE certificate and licence to:

    Jan Bailey,

    Human Resource Manager

    ʔaq̓am Fax: (250) 426-8935

    7470 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7E5 Email:

    Closing date: Ongoing

    While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



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