Early Childhood Education II or ECE III Casual

Tla'am Child Development Resource Centre operates within the Tla'am Nation. The Tla'am Nation is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region).

Job status:
Casual On Call

Job title:

Early Childhood Educator II | Early Childhood Education III

Hours of Work:
As scheduled

Work site:
Child Development Resource Centre (CDRC)

Date Posted:
August 6, 2026

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Salary: ECEII $27.98 – $31.10 | ECE III $29.40- $32.69 per hour depending on ECE qualification

* In addition, this position qualifies for the provincial government wage enhancement for all

hours worked directly with children

Reports to:

Manager of Early Childhood Education

Reference: #-ECEII/III-CAS

Internal/External Posting

Plans, prepares, and carries out developmentally appropriate programs and activities

• Works as a team player in implementing daily activities – art, songs, games, stories etc.
• Conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis
• Follows assigned duties related to the daily routines (outdoor play, snack/lunch, rest time, toileting, etc.)
• Supports cultural aspects of programming and employs ʔayʔaǰuθəm words and phrases to the best of their ability
• Complies with program policies and procedures

Monitors children's safety and well-being

• Ensures every child's development needs are met and works collaboratively with the Indigenous Supported Child Development (ISCD) team, as needed, in doing so.
• Reads and respects any ISCD individual plan for a child in their program
• Maintains constant supervision of the children in indoor/outdoor activities and during rest periods
• Ensures guidance, discipline and behaviour expectations are consistent
• Attends to children's physical needs while applying good hygiene practices and keeps program facilities and equipment safe and clean

Fosters open communication with families/caregivers and other team members, documents, and maintains records as directed

• Welcomes and greets all parents and children daily
• Communicates child's progress with parent/caregiver and any needs or concerns discerned
• Communicates program activities to families
• Orients families into program when designated to do so
• Maintains program records – attendance, communication log, child observations, incident reports, etc.
• Signs-in and out accurately every work day
• Submits accurate timesheets on time
• Submits leave requests within the required timelines
• Communicates absence to manager before scheduled start time

Supports all early childhood programs and initiatives and performs other related duties as required

• May be required to attend meetings
• May be designated to attend professional development training
• May provide direction to ECE I workers, Responsible Adult workers, summer students, and/or volunteers

Supports the team to meet the requirements of Childcare Program Licensing

• Abides by provincial child care regulations
• Works within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
• Abides by Tla'am early childhood policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the program's children, families, and staff
• Reports any concerns or issues to the manager related to program delivery, child well-being, and licensing regulations.

• Completion of a recognized Early Childhood Education program
• Previous work experience in a licensed childcare program would be an asset
• Knowledge of ɬaʔamɩn culture and ʔayʔaǰuθəm preferred
• Individuals with Indigenous ancestry preferred.
• Successful Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Recent TB test
• Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License and acceptable Driver’s Abstract would be an asset
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
• Food Safe certification, or…