Casual Early Childhood Educator - Inspire Young Learners

School District #60 (Peace River North); Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is hiring Casual Early Childhood Educators. These on-demand positions support Strong Start, outreach, and preschool programs for children aged 0-5.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, ensuring safety, and engaging families with community services. Qualifications include a Diploma or Assistant Certificate in progress, 12th grade, and First Aid/Food Safe certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 orequivalency.
• Experience working with children 0-5 (Minimum 4 months experience).
• 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
• Must have working knowledge or experience in MyEdBC, Desktop Publishing, Wordpress etc.
• Strong Start Outreach: Valid class 5 driver's license/personal vehicle/willingness to work in a variety of shared spaces
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and interactive environment for preschool children ages 0-5 in one of the following settings: StrongStart, StrongStart Outreach, Preschool, or other applicable programs.
• Plan, implement and offer developmentally appropriate open-ended activities and experiences that meet the goals of the Early Learning Framework
• Ensure the safety of each child and provide high quality care at all times, adhering to licensing requirements.
• Plan and coordinate opportunities for families to connect with community services and schools.
• Communicate information on child development and early learning with parents/caregivers.
• Assist with daily cleaning, disinfecting, and general housekeeping and environmental safety checks of equipment.
• Maintain program equipment (toys and learning resources).
• Promote, publicize, market and advertise SD60 Early Learning programs.
• StrongStart Outreach: Plan, purchase, prepare and serve healthy snacks; work independently and/or in a team.
• Perform other duties as directed by the District Principal Early Learning & Child Care or site Admin Officers.

Skills

Experience with young children 0-5

Interpersonal skills

Independent work capability

Team collaboration

Strong Start program knowledge

Education

12th grade or equivalent

ECE Diploma / current Assistant Certificate in progress

Meet Provincial Childcare Regulations qualifications

Emergency Childcare First Aid

Food Safe Level 1

Tools

MyEdBC

Desktop Publishing

Wordpress

Job description

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is hiring Casual Early Childhood Educators. These on-demand positions support Strong Start, outreach, and preschool programs for children aged 0-5.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, ensuring safety, and engaging families with community services. Qualifications include a Diploma or Assistant Certificate in progress, 12th grade, and First Aid/Food Safe certifications.