Status: Full-time contract until March 31, 2028

Location: Nshwaasnangong Child Care & Family Centre (London, Ontario)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Salary: $22.82 - $28.53

Paid Time Off: 3+ weeks of vacation, plus sick days, spiritual/cultural leave, birthday

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, travel insurance, life insurance and more

Pension: HOOPP (defined benefit plan)

Posting Date: May 6, 2026

Closing Date: May 20, 2026

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency, who proudly operates Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre.

Nshwaasnangong is a place for Indigenous young children and families to honour, rekindle, and express their identities as Indigenous Peoples; where kindness and compassion helps everyone to have a sense of belonging; where we nurture our well-being, while living in sync with community and all creation, where we engage deeply with questions and possibilities.

Our Centre offers licensed childcare and a nurturing environment for up to 88 children, ages 0-6, to learn, develop, and connect with their Indigenous culture. Our Child Care Centre is adjoined with our Family Centre that provides a place for young children, families, and youth to participate in ceremonies, land-based learning, knowledge exchange and connect with community supports.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Childcare Program Supervisor, the Inclusion Support Educator works directly within the classroom to provide individualized, responsive support to children with diverse developmental, social, emotional, or physical needs. This role is grounded in relationship, co regulation, and a strengths-based approach, supporting each child’s sense of belonging, identity, and wellbeing. The Inclusion Support Educator works alongside educators to support inclusive environments, contributes to the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans, and collaborates with families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and external partners to ensure care is holistic, culturally grounded, and responsive to each child.

Responsibilities

• Supports child care team in the implementation of children’s Individual Support Plans.
• Provide assistance in child care settings to model behaviours and assist educators in promoting healthy social-emotional development.
• Provides individualized and responsive support to children with diverse developmental, social emotional, and regulatory needs, including those with identified or emerging needs such as autism, developmental disabilities, FASD, and mental health considerations.
• Support the implementation of specialized programming as directed by professional staff (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology)
• Collects and documents data, related reports, and child records for the purpose of ongoing behavior intervention service planning and review.
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.
• Assist with documentation to support the effective monitoring of the child’s progress and individual support plan
• Keeps up-to-date on relevant information as it concerns early childhood education and maintains any required registrations with professional regulatory bodies
• Role models behaviour management strategies for co-workers and promotes discussion and problem solving within the team to best meet the needs of the children identified as requiring enhanced support.
• Assists children with personal and medical care which may include feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene, lifting and positioning and assistance with mobility.
• Works with leadership to support families, ensuring the family’s specific needs are met and plans for successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma plus experience in one or several of the following fields: Early Childhood Education, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Child & Youth, Behavioral Support, Special Education
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention/Intervention Training (CPI) an asset
• At least 3 years’ experience working with children with physical, cognitive or behavioural needs, especially in a childcare setting
• Knowledge of the Indigenous histories, cultures, values, creation stories, and language of the Indigenous population in the London area
• Training and experience in a field that relates to the needs of children with Special Needs or differing abilities/diagnoses
• Able to meet the legislative requirements for working in a licensed childcare setting
• Knowledge of theories and practices applicable to the children’s mental health field and special education
• Demonstrates a commitment to working in an inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to diverse needs and challenges
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively as a team and independently
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours
• Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings and ceremonies.
• Access to reliable transportation
• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR Certificates
• A current and satisfactory vulnerable sector police check is a condition of employment
• Up-to-date immunizations and records

This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre.

SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (please self-identify). SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume before the closing date to:

Email: careers@soahac.on.ca

Subject line: Inclusion Support Educator

Or mail to: Human Resources

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre

493 Dundas Street

London, ON N6B 1W4

Please note that our applicant tracking system may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our team

Please visit Nshwaasnangong Childcare & Learning Centre online at: www.nshwaasngong.ca or like us on www.facebook.com/nshwaasnangong to learn more about us!

We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.