Early Childhood Educator II or III
About The Position
Tla’amin Child Development Resource Centre operates within the Tla’amin Nation. The Tla’amin Nation is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region). In collaboration with the entire early childhood team, the Early Childhood Educator will provide safety, support, programming, and direct care to children under six within Tla’amin Nation’s three early childhood programs – Infant/Tots, 3-to-5-years– to stimulate and develop their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual development within a culturally and language rich Indigenous environment. The successful applicant will be required to work in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement as well as the policies and benefits therein, in addition to all relevant Tla’amin Health policies and procedures. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
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
- Physical fitness levels necessary for working with young children (lifting, stooping, crouching, standing, reaching and ability to move quickly to respond to children’s needs) is required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
