Employment Opportunity

Term Instructor – Indigenous Early Childhood Education

Type: Term Opening Date For Accepting Applications: July 3, 2026 Resume Review: July 17, 2026 Position Start Date: September 2026 Salary: $7,600 per section Contact: Human Resources Email: hr@nvit.ca Phone: 250-378-3308 Address: NVIT

4155 Belshaw St.

Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT anticipates the need for a Term Instructor within the Indigenous Early Childhood Education Program (IECE) and invites applications from qualified candidates.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

The Indigenous Early Childhood Education Instructors will teach in NVIT’s IECE program. The successful candidate will be committed to a program that emphasizes the optimal growth and development of infants, children, youth, and families. This position will commence September 2026 and end December 2026.

Course

IECE 204 – Early Years Development III

The course outline can be found on our website – https://www.nvit.ca/programs/courses/#sec-6

Possess a Bachelor’s, Graduate degree or professional credential in Early Childhood Education, Midwifery, Nursing, Child and Youth Care, Human Development, Psychology, Indigenous Health, Public Health, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, professional practice, community-based knowledge, and lived Indigenous experience may be considered. Significant experience supporting children and families through prenatal, infant, and early childhood stages of development. Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth, child development, family wellness, and community care. Experience as an Indigenous midwife, nurse, health practitioner, doula, maternal-child health educator, or other Indigenous health professional is considered a strong asset. Education and/or experience in the area of family systems. Teaching skills at the post-secondary level. Experience with research, scholarship, community-based inquiry, program development, clinical practice, or knowledge mobilization related to early childhood, maternal-child health, Indigenous wellness, or family support services. Knowledge of First Nations culture. Ability to speak an aboriginal language (or be willing to learn). Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing. Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens. Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences. Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT. A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching prenatal, infant, or early childhood development at the post-secondary level. Experience working with Indigenous families and communities in maternal-child health settings. Knowledge of Indigenous and cross-cultural birthing practices. Understanding of developmental screening, early intervention, and infant mental health. Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary developmental research.