Early Childhood Education II or ECE III Casual

Tla’amin Nation • Powell River, BC

5d • CA$28 - CA$33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tla’amin Child Development Resource Centre, operating within the Tla’amin Nation, is seeking a Casual Early Childhood Educator II or III. The Tla’amin Nation is a self-governing nation located on the upper Sunshine Coast. This position involves planning, preparing, and carrying out developmentally appropriate programs and activities for children, working collaboratively with a team, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. The role requires adherence to program policies, procedures, and provincial regulations, as well as fostering open communication with families and maintaining program records.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Early Childhood Education program
• Successful Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Recent TB test
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
• Food Safe certification, or willingness to obtain
• Working knowledge of children’s developmental stages from 0 to 6 years of age
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work as a positive, flexible, and supportive team member
• Strong teaching skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of group process and facilitation

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a licensed childcare program would be an asset
• Knowledge of ɬaʔamɩn culture and ʔayʔaǰuθəm preferred
• Individuals with Indigenous ancestry preferred.
• Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License and acceptable Driver’s Abstract would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and carries out developmentally appropriate programs and activities
• Works as a team player in implementing daily activities – art, songs, games, stories etc.
• Conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis
• Follows assigned duties related to the daily routines (outdoor play, snack/lunch, rest time, toileting, etc.)
• Supports cultural aspects of programming and employs ʔayʔaǰuθəm words and phrases to the best of their ability
• Complies with program policies and procedures
• Monitors children’s safety and well-being
• Ensures every child’s development needs are met and works collaboratively with the Indigenous Supported Child Development (ISCD) team, as needed, in doing so.
• Reads and respects any ISCD individual plan for a child in their program
• Maintains constant supervision of the children in indoor/outdoor activities and during rest periods
• Ensures guidance, discipline and behaviour expectations are consistent
• Attends to children’s physical needs while applying good hygiene practices and keeps program facilities and equipment safe and clean
• Fosters open communication with families/caregivers and other team members, documents, and maintains records as directed
• Welcomes and greets all parents and children daily
• Communicates child’s progress with parent/caregiver and any needs or concerns discerned
• Communicates program activities to families
• Orients families into program when designated to do so
• Maintains program records – attendance, communication log, child observations, incident reports, etc.
• Signs-in and out accurately every work day
• Submits accurate timesheets on time
• Submits leave requests within the required timelines
• Communicates absence to manager before scheduled start time
• Supports all early childhood programs and initiatives and performs other related duties as required
• May be required to attend meetings
• May be designated to attend professional development training
• May provide direction to ECE I workers, Responsible Adult workers, summer students, and/or volunteers
• Supports the team to meet the requirements of Childcare Program Licensing
• Abides by provincial child care regulations
• Works within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
• Abides by Tla’amin Nation early childhood policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the program’s children, families, and staff
• Reports any concerns or issues to the manager related to program delivery, child well-being, and licensing regulations.

Benefits

• In addition, this position qualifies for the provincial government wage enhancement for all hours worked directly with children

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree