Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)

University of British Columbia•Kelowna, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an auxiliary position with variable hours based on operational needs. The Early Childhood Educator will plan and implement a safe and rich early care and learning environment for children in a licensed group child care setting within culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by the individual child care programs. UBC is committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and offers a supportive and dynamic workplace culture, competitive pay, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. UBC is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Requirements

A valid Early Childhood Educator certificate to practice in BC.
Current BC ECE certification.
Current Emergency Child Care First Aid certification.
A clear Criminal Record Check.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with children, parents, and program Educators.
High level of spoken and written English skills sufficient to ensure successful communication with program Educators, children, and parents/guardians.
Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills.
Demonstrate appropriate language, tone of voice, and style of communication.
Ability to use sound judgment, demonstrate patience, and be well organized.
Demonstrate the ability to be creative and imaginative and problem-solve while staying positive.
Adapt to a high level of noise and distractions from children.
Engage in moderate physical activity involving walking, standing, bending, lifting children, carrying children, and room arrangement (moving shelves, tables, etc.).
Ability to function independently, under pressure, while managing emergency situations.
Recognize they may be exposed to illness while working with children as well as to challenging behaviors in the center.
Ability to develop relationships with UBC Okanagan colleagues, children, and parents and guardians and be flexible when needed.
Show evidence of ongoing professional commitment and development to remain current in the ECE field.
Hold a current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certificate.
Have a valid criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Flexible scheduling – You pick up the shifts that fit your life.
Potential for benefits – Depending on hours worked.

Responsibilities

Engages with the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and collaborates with other Educators in constructing a creative and inclusive early care and learning environment, supporting each child’s emerging abilities.
Builds meaningful relationships with all children and maintains an environment respectful of children’s strengths and needs.
Participates in all aspects of the program including routines and transitions.
Models curiosity and celebration of diversity among the children and families and the cultural groups they represent.
Directly supervises children using multiple strategies including observation and positive guidance techniques.
Protects and respects the rights of children and determines appropriate interventions to ensure the protection of those rights.
Recognizes, documents, and takes appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness, or accident, ensuring serious incidents are reported to the appropriate authorities and all required documentation is completed.
Promotes the health and safety of all children, including ensuring safe food practices and routine infectious control practices are followed.
Engages in reflective practice that includes observation and interpretation of individual children’s activities.
Creates and maintains respectful, meaningful, and professional relationships with families, reflecting the role of the Educator and honoring parents and guardians as the primary caregivers.
Accommodates, where possible, parents'/guardians' requests for daily care routines within the context of a licensed group care facility.
Shares information about children's progress and the program with parents/guardians.
Attends parent meetings.
Attends family functions organized by the Program Manager with the goal of sharing information and supporting community.
Advocates for quality child care for individual children and families.
Supports families in their attempts to access specialized services that may be required for their children.
Keeps informed of current events in the child care sector.
Ensures that information on child care initiatives at UBC Okanagan and in the broader community are available to Educators and parents/guardians.
Assists the Senior Early Childhood Educator with compliance requirements, including maintaining and safely storing records, ensuring the program is well maintained in a neat, organized, and safe manner indoors and outdoors, and following all UBC Okanagan CCS Program Policies and Procedures and Health and Safety protocols.
Creates caring professional relationships with colleagues that support the success of all team members and the program.
Actively takes part in discussions related to program vision, pedagogy, goals, and evaluation.
Contributes to staff meeting agendas and attends and participates in staff meetings.
Uses effective communication and collaboration methods to achieve harmonious relationships with all colleagues.
Works with all team members to provide guidance to students.
Engages in reflective practice that includes an evaluation of personal success in achieving UBC Okanagan CCS’ goals of pedagogical direction of the program.
Takes part in professional development opportunities and sets personal professional goals that support the ongoing successes and growth of the team and Program.
Provides guidance to volunteers and students.
Maintains a professional demeanor at all times, addressing any breaches in professional conduct by their team of Educators, including but not limited to appropriate dress and hygiene, language, voice tone and style of communication, relationships with UBC colleagues, children and parents/guardians, and appropriate division of personal life and professional life.
Maintains and promotes confidentiality and protection of privacy within Child Care Services.
Completes any other tasks or requests from the Program Manager, Senior Early Childhood Educator, or Associate Director of Child Care Services.