Job opportunity
Special Needs Educator
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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
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Apply on source site 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
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