Job Details
The Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese (CISND), hosts six elementary schools, and one high school. The diocese is located in the beautiful Okanagan and Kootenay regions of British Columbia. We are committed to hiring qualified employees who are dedicated to education in the Roman Catholic tradition.
St. Mary's Childcare Centre
at St. Mary's Elementary School (Cranbrook, BC)
invites applications at this time for: CERTIFIED Early Childhood Educator
for the 2026-27 School Year
St. Mary's Childcare Centre, located at St. Mary's Elementary School, is seeking a certifief early Childhood Education. Reporting to the ECE Manager and/or the School Principal, the ECE will facilitate high quality childcare and preschool experiences for children ages 2.5 - 5 years of age, in alignment with the philosophy of St. Mary's Childcare Centre and the Catholic Diocese of Nelson. If the following sounds like a meaningful day at work, this job might be for you:
Our successful candidate will:
- Plan and implement consistent, high quality, age appropriate child-centered programs
- Maintain neat, orderly, and clean activity areas
- Lead with enthusiasm and high energy
- Ensure provincial safety and supervision standards are maintained
- Abide by appropriate privacy and confidentiality requirements/legislation
- Have keen interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Competent in relationship building/collaboration and creating an environment of open communication
- Effectively build positive interactions and listen attentively with children and families
- Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues
- Have the ability to work under minimal supervision
Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
- Commitment to Catholic Education
- Identification with and active participation within a Catholic parish community
- Early Childhood Educators License to practice
In order to be considered for any position with CISND, the application must be complete. If you are not able to provide the documentation provide a reason in your cover letter. Do not submit reference letters.
The following is to be included in your application:
- Cover letter
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Certificates, licenses, relevant memberships/honours in professional or technical associations
- Post Secondary Transcripts (related to the position)
- Evaluation report from employer/practicum supervisor
- Contact information (email and phone number) of two professional references
Catholic applicants must provide:
- Certificate of Catholic baptism, or RCIA Certificate
- Certificate of Catholic marriage, if applicable
- CISND Pastoral Reference form
As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit the following:
- Photocopy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Passport (documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada)
- Social Insurance Number
- Photocopy of Driver's License
- Criminal Record Check (with vulnerable sector check)
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.