EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
COMPETITION #40-095
School District #60 has a position available as an Early Childhood Educator. Applications will be accepted online via the website on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. PLEASE NOTE: This position has evening hours two days per week.
The Early Childhood Educator reports to the School Principal. They work collaboratively with the district/school early learning team. This position is responsible for assisting in development, implementation, and facilitation of developmentally appropriate education programs StrongStart, StrongStart Outreach, Preschool for infants/toddlers and or preschool age children in a safe and nurturing group setting. This position requires working with children aged 2 weeks to three years of age. The parent will be in the building with their focus on education.
Duties:
- Provide a welcoming and interactive environment for preschool children aged 0-5 in one of the following settings:
- StrongStart - with parents/caregivers
- StrongStart Outreach - with parents/caregivers using a shared space
- Preschool
- Plan, implement and offer developmentally appropriate open-ended activities and experience that meet the goals of the BC Early Learning Framework
- Ensures the safety of each child and provides high quality care at all times, adhering to licensing requirements
- Plan and coordinate opportunities for families to connect with community services, school, and community connections
- Communicate information of various aspects of child development and early learning with parents/caregivers
- Assists with daily cleaning, disinfecting, general housekeeping and regular environmental safety checks of equipment
- Maintain program equipment (toys and learning resources)
- Promote, publicize, market and advertise SD60 Early Learning programs
- StrongStart - Plan, purchase, prepare and serve healthy and nutritious snacks
- Employee must have the ability to work independently and/or in a team environment
- Performs other job related duties as directed by Supervisor
Hours of Work: Eight (8.0) hrs/week, Tuesday's and Thursday's 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Duties to Commence: As soon as possible after closing
Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year
Commencing Salary: Based on Certification
Qualifications and Attributes:
The ideal candidate will have:
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Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalency
- ECE Diploma/current Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate to practice in progress
- Must meet all qualifications as identified by Provincial Childcare Regulations
- Current Emergency Childcare First Aid Ticket
- Current Food Safe level 1
- Knowledge of North Peace agencies serving preschool children and families
- Experience with computers and a variety of computer programs
- Valid class 5 drivers licence with access to a reliable vehicle
***A Criminal Records Search must be completed and results returned to the Administration Office prior to employees starting any position in the District***
PLEASE NOTE: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to commencing work.
For more information, please contact:
Norbert Kaspar, Principal Key Learning Centre (250)261-5680 or email nkaspar@prn.bc.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
