Early Childhood Education; ECE Program Coordinator; Internal​/External

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program Coordinator (Internal/ External)

Stó:lō Service Agency (SSA) requires the services of a qualified Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program Coordinator to fill a vacancy with the À:lmèlhàwtxw Early Education Centre in the Health Services Department. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Please self‑identify on your cover letter or resume.

The ECE Program Coordinator promotes supportive and encouraging collaboration among team members to ensure the effective delivery of programs and services. This role involves overseeing program and curriculum development, ensuring implementation of activities, compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards, and maintaining effective communication with staff.

This position will report to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Supervisor and will work out of the Chilliwack office.

• Valid and active Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate recognized in British Columbia (ECE Registry).
• Infant/Toddler Educator (ITE) Certificate recognized in British Columbia (ECE Registry).
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive responsibility in a licensed Early Learning Centre (e.g., lead educator or senior educator role).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a licensed childcare setting with children aged 0–6 years.
• Working knowledge of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Child Care Licensing Regulations, with experience supporting licensing compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
• Demonstrated understanding of child development (mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual) and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid Certificate.
• Must adhere to the confidentiality guidelines of all records, materials and communications concerning clients, staff and SSA.

• Proof of education documentation and current registration.
• Professional references: names and email addresses of two references.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Successful passage of the required pre‑employment Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check.

Applications. Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/requirements. Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter. Please include position title on subject line.

Qualifications:

Infant / Toddler. Full Time. Permanent.

Compensation: $36.00 per hour.