Early Childhood Educator Substitute

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE OF GREATER VANCOUVER • Vancouver, BC

7h • CA$18 - CA$20

About The Position

Create and run educational programs that fuel children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.

Requirements

• ECE or ECE Assistant certificate
• Fluent in the English language (spoken & written)
• Valid Criminal Record Check (covered by JCC at time of hire)
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Three References
• Experience in creating learning through play environments with emergent curriculum
• Strong computer skills
• Strong time management skills
• Working knowledge of Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Bountiful energy, enthusiasm and leaderships skills

Responsibilities

• Using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and Sheva- The Jewish Early Learning Framework for the JCCA of North America as guides, educators care and educate the children in their group.
• Abide by the ECEBC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Adhere to Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Work as part of the team
• Provide for the safety and well-being of children
• Respond to children in positive, culturally-sensitive and respectful ways, always leaving their integrity intact
• Take an active role in all areas of the program
• Provide guidance which encourages learning and developing self-concepts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Include children in problem solving with their peers
• Model positive communication skills
• Assist the children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
• Respect and address children’s emotional and social needs
• Respect the individuality of all parents/families and be sensitive to the stresses they may experience
• Support colleagues as part of a team effort in creating a positive and safe environment
• Promote open communication by addressing imminent issues and being receptive to others
• Maintain respectful relationships amongst staff at all times
• Address questions, ideas or concerns with Program Supervisor; ECE Director in a timely fashion, whenever necessary
• Ensure, in cooperation with team members, that the environment is clean, healthy and safe for children at all times
• Follow all current regulations, Program policies and procedures relating to health, safety and nutrition
• Ensure the daily program promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines
• Ensure children are dressed appropriately for all activities
• Conduct head-counts at various points through-out the day
• Ensure there is a staff person at the front and at the back of the group of children, when leaving the classroom and returning (to the gym, library etc.)
• Understand and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting
• Assure that all activities within the program rooms and the JCC as a whole are always undertaken with consideration and respect for JCC property and member well-being
• Inform the Centre of issues/concerns via the ECE Director
• Promote the vision of inclusive, family-centred care which is respectful of diversity and culture
• Promote and model a professional attitude in daily work by taking an active role in professional development offered by the JCC
• Recognize and respect all confidential matters of the Centre and its affiliates

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree