Special Needs Educator

Position Title: Special Needs Educator
Reporting to: Daycare Manager
Status: Full-time (7 hours/day), Grant-Funded
Wage: $32/hour
Location: Sk’atsin Child Care Centre – Chase, BC
Start Date: July 2025 (exact date to be confirmed)

Job Summary:

The Sk’atsin Child Care Centre is seeking a compassionate and experienced Special Needs Educator to support inclusive programming within our early childhood education environment. This position plays a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and responsive space for children with diverse abilities, in partnership with our educators and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to children with additional needs
• Collaborate with the ECE team to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate programming
• Implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs) or support strategies developed in collaboration with parents, therapists, or consultants
• Assist with transitions, emotional regulation, and social interactions
• Foster a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based environment
• Maintain documentation and observations to support developmental goals
• Work respectfully with families and caregivers as part of a holistic approach to care
• Support all children in the program as needed to ensure inclusive play and participation

Qualifications:

• Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate or ECE Assistant with experience in inclusive care
• Additional training or certification related to special needs or inclusive education (e.g., SNE, EA, ABA)
• Experience working with children with diverse needs in early learning settings
• Knowledge of inclusive practices, child development, and positive guidance strategies
• Strong communication, collaboration, and observation skills
• Current First Aid & CPR (Child Care level)
• Clear criminal record check (including vulnerable sector clearance) required upon hiring

Assets:

• Familiarity with Indigenous ways of being and knowing, or experience working in Indigenous communities
• Understanding of the impact of intergenerational trauma on child development
• Ability to incorporate traditional approaches and land-based learning into inclusive practice

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience. Extra consideration will be given to candidates with experience in early childhood care and Indigenous programming.

📧 Email applications to: hr@neskonlith.net
Subject Line: Special Needs Educator – Sk’astin Child Care Centre, Chase, BC