District Early Childhood Educator Assistant - Posting #120 (Anticipated Site Lavington - School Age Care)

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for District Early Childhood Educator Assistants (ECE-A) to support our early learning care facilities. This position is 28 hours per week, 10 month position.  Anticipated shifts are Mon/Wed/Fri 7:00 am - 8:30 am & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm,  Tues 7:00 am - 11:30 am & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Thurs from 7:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 plus successful completion of at least one course of a basic early childhood education training program through a recognized educational institution in child development, child guidance, or child health, safety, and nutrition.
• Current Early Childhood Educator Assistant License to Practice from the BC Government’s ECE Registry.
• A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience working with preschool and/or school-aged children.
• Valid Child Safe first aid certificate.
• Clear criminal record check and evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs as required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Assists with the implementation of age-appropriate activities for before and after school care in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives. 
• Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families and school aged children.
• Supports the transition of information between children, families, and classroom colleagues (ECE and Kindergarten teacher). 
• Collaborates with the ECE and school staff to create a seamless transition for children moving between the child care program and the school day. 
• With the classroom colleagues, maintains a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children. 
• Attends meetings as required. 
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard. 
• Understands and acts in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district. Ministry of Education and Child Care, Child Care Licensing Regulation and WorkSafeBC. 
• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in Early Years settings and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
  

SHIFT:  Subject to change based upon child care program needs

Additional Work Required:

·         One week (5 days) prior to the first day of the school year. Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.

·         Non-Instructional Days and Administrative Day: Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm 

·         Early Dismissal Days (including Kindergarten Gradual Entry period): Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm

WAGE: $28.99 

This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523. If this position interest you, please apply with your resume, cover letter and supporting documentation. Will require work on non-instructional days.

While we thank all those who apply, only shortlisted candidates with will be contacted and preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Posting #120