Early Childhood Educator Infant and Toddler

Term (One year) full-Time position in squamish valley

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

Be part of something meaningful

Are you a caring and dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) – Infant/Toddler who is passionate about supporting children and families during the earliest and most important stages of development? Squamish Nation is seeking an ECE – Infant/Toddler to join the Ta na wa Ch’awát ta Sx̱wéx̱wel Squamish Valley Operations Department within Ḵ'iyáx̱an Ch'áwch'aw Community Services.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to provide nurturing, culturally grounded care to infants and toddlers while supporting families through holistic, family‑centred programming rooted in Squamish teachings, values, and traditions. This is more than a childcare role—it is an opportunity to help build strong foundations for lifelong wellness and identity.

• What you’ll do
• Welcome and care for infants and toddlers registered in the daycare program, ensuring each child feels safe, supported, and nurtured.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that support infants’ and toddlers’ intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
• Work collaboratively with the Daycare Team Leader to develop and implement individualized daycare service plans, incorporating traditional Squamish Nation cultural healing and teaching methods.
• Maintain open, respectful, and positive communication with parents, caregivers, and the daycare team.
• Ensure a healthy, safe, and engaging environment by maintaining cleanliness, supervision, and safety standards.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and procedures at all times.
• Participate as an active team member within Family Centers and Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services teams.
• Perform other related duties as required to support program and team success.

• What we’re looking for
• Early Childhood Educator Certificate and Infant/Toddler Certificate from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• Valid ECE License to Practice, or willingness to obtain within a set timeframe.
• 1–2 years of directly related experience in a childcare or early learning environment, including experience working with infants and toddlers.