Infant Toddler – ECE

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a modern treaty government located in the community of hitac̓u on the west coast of Vancouver Island, on the eastern shore of Ucluelet Inlet. The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a member of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society and, through the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement, is a modern treaty Nation operating with a government-to-government relationship with Canada and the province of British Columbia. As a Self-Governing Indigenous Government, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government continues to promote education and community programs that enhance Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ identity.

Position Summary
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government policies, standards, practices, and procedures, as directed by the Director of Operations. Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ.

Qualifications

• Training, Education and Experience
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ITE certification)
• Current BC License to Practice
• Documentation in accordance with licensing requirements
  2-3 years of directly related experience working as an ECE or ECE-A with infants, toddlers and preschool aged children.
• Experience delivering a daycare curriculum including culturally aligned Indigenous learning and activities.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Food Safe certification.
• Up-to-date immunizations and clear TB Test (added immunizations)
• Satisfactory criminal records check (vulnerable sector).
• Current Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and access to vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• An Understanding of the issues that affect children and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with parents, community members.
• Mature and responsible attitude towards work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Believes in and practices the mission, goals of the program.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with families in the program.
• Act as a role model of appropriate behavior.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behavior, work contributions and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.
• Participates in the developing of new ideas and methods for program enhancement and has the ability to adjust and adapt to changes.
• Maintains a constant awareness of the “client” and exhibits recognition and appreciation of their needs with the ability to achieve results with positive outcomes for families accessing the program.
• Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintains a sense of humor when personal resources are challenged.
• Achieves results with positive outcomes for children in the program.
• Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, positive approach.
• A high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills.
• Maintains timely and accurate files.
• Continuing personal and professional development in related areas.
• Actively incorporates volunteers into the program areas.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client service skills. Friendly, positive, responsive, professional and helpful.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Able to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision as well as working within a collaborative team framework.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.
• Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture and protocols.

Benefits

• The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a living wage employer
• Group benefits that include health, dental, vision, long/short-term disability, etc. are fully covered by the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government

How to Apply
Please submit your covering letter, resume and/or how you meet these requirements to the attention of the Director of Operations, by email (employment@ufn.ca), fax (250-726-7552), by mail (P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0) or in person (700 Wya Road, Hitacu, BC).
In accordance with the CHRC Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy and the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government hiring policies, preference will be given to citizens of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ or individuals of other Indigenous Ancestry.

Application deadline: Open until filled.