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Job Location drjobs

Vancouver - Canada

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 27 - 29

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

As the education provider forStzuminus First Nation Stzuminus Education Society (SES) offers inspiring and engaging programs for our learners and our staff. We are committed to supporting and nurturing a progressive successful community through the advancement of First Nations Education. We proudly offer learning opportunities for all ages from infancy through to elder years through our dynamic and integrated programs.

  • Nutsuumat Lelum Daycare InfantSchool Age
  • Stzuminus Primary SchoolJr. KindergartenGrade 4
  • Stzuminus Community SchoolGrades 512
  • Hulquminum Language ClassesPreschoolElder Years
  • PostSecondary & Lifelong Learning

We are seeking passionate & selfdirected Early Childhood Educator to join our team and collaboratewith us at our beautiful location in Ladysmith BC on central Vancouver Island. This is a casual position commencing as soon as possible.

The Opportunity

As a part of our Childcare Support Team our ECEs:

  • Responsible for planning and implementing an appropriate activities that follow the childrens interests
  • Acts as lead staff when working with Early Childhood assistants (ECA) non ECAs and support staff.
  • Responsible for the constant supervision safety and wellbeing of children
  • Provides a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individuals needs of children in all aspects of development
  • Observes children for daily overall health and ongoing observations for signs of potential learning or behavioural concerns and prepares written documentation for the Early Learning Lead
  • Asses the abilities interests and needs of children and discuss progress or concerns with parents and appropriate staff members
  • Ensure children are dressed appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Conduct daily health check of children; record illness and inform Supervisor; contact parents as necessary.
  • Ongoing supervision of the classroom playground group individual and routine activities.
  • Communicate regularly any issues of mutual concern both verbally and in written form with parents school staff centre staff and outside resources.
  • Regularly evaluate the program to ensure it meets the needs of individual children and the needs of the group; set goals and meet licensing criteria and public health guidelines
  • Know where each child is always in your care by doing regular attendance verification checks during indoor outdoor and at all transition times and field trips. Note these checks on attendance sheets are required for verification at transitions and other appointed times.
  • Assists to ensure the overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment i.e. sanitizing the toys and equipment and signing off
  • Prepare children for the monthly fire and/or emergency drills. Debrief with your group/individual children afterwards as to what went well and what to improve for next time.
  • Remain current on the status of all childrens allergies and other special conditions especially the children in your direct care.
  • Assists to ensure the overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment i.e. sanitizing the toys and equipment and signing off
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with families by providing ongoing support and resources
  • Accommodate the parent/guardians instructions for daily care routines whenever possible.
  • Complete other tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1yr experience Licensed Early Childhood Educator issued by Early Childhood Registry.
  • Valid First Aid certificate as required by Childcare Licensing
  • Demonstrated understanding of the BC Early Years Framework and childcare licensing regulations
  • Able to lift and/or move between 10 pounds up to 30 pounds.
  • Frequent combinations of sitting climbing standing walking balancing bending crouching Kneeling and crawling
  • Ability to adjust and participate in indoor and outdoor activities and environments
  • Able to handle exposure to; high noise levels bodily fluids infectious illness/diseases
  • Eligibility for clearance of a Criminal Record Check for Working with Children & Vulnerable Adults


To apply for a rewarding career with us please submit your cover letter and resume to

Employment Type

Full-Time

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