Casual Early Childhood Educator - Robson Valley

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Prince George; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association in Robson Valley is seeking a Casual Early Childhood Educator (on call) to organize, prepare and facilitate play-based early learning programs for children aged 0-5, aligned with the BC Early Learning Framework and StrongStart BC guidelines.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents and district staff to support transitions to kindergarten, maintain detailed records, and participate in program planning and reporting within the district's

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Current BC ECE certification.
• Foodsafe certification.
• Training and/or experience (1 year) with children aged 0-5.
• Experience working with parents/guardians.
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics and community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; culturally sensitive.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer programs.
• Class 5 driver's license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain programs aligns with the Early Learning Framework and StrongStart BC guidelines.
• Maintain detailed daily records using designated records program.
• Produce reports and work plans in cooperation with the District.
• Set up and operate the Early Learning Program and initiatives as designated.
• Ensure activities reflect child development stages and promote healthy learning.
• Encourage parent participation and assist referrals to community services.
• Collaborate with school staff to support smooth transitions to kindergarten.
• Work with teachers, EC Educators and district staff to support play-based learning.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Diploma in ECE

BC ECE certification

Foodsafe certification

1 year experience (0-5)

Experience with parents/guardians

Knowledge of child development

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Class 5 driver's licence

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

TITLE: Casual Early Childhood Educator (on call work) - Robson Valley

DEPARTMENT: Schools in the Robson Valley

REPORTS TO: SchoolPrincipal & Early Learning Coordinator

Wage: $28.29hourly wage effective July 1, 2024

SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for organizing, preparing, planning and facilitating early learning programs and initiatives in a play-based environment. The Early Childhood Educator may oversee the day-to-day operations for the StrongStart BC Early Learning programs and/or work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to support early learning initiatives and programs. The Early Childhood Educator ensures that the goals and objectives of the program and initiatives are met using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and/or StrongStart B.C. Operation Guide as a guideline.

DUTIES

• Ensure that programs initiatives are developed and maintained in response to the Early Learning Framework and other designated documents (ie. StrongStart BC Operation Guide).
• Maintain detailed daily program records using designated records program.
• Produce reports and work plans in cooperation with the District as required.
• Set up, establish and operate the Early Learning Program and initiatives where designated.
• Ensure that the activities reflect the stages of child development and fosters healthy learning and guidance of the child and family.
• Encourages parents to participate in the education of their children and assists in referrals to community services and supports as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the school to facilitate a smooth transition for families into kindergarten.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, school staff, Early Childhood Educators and other district staff to support and advocate for play-based early learning programs and initiatives.
• Attend meetings as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Current BC Early Childhood Education certification.
• Foodsafe certification.
• Training and/or experience (1 year) working with children in the 0-5 age range.
• Training and/or experience working with parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to be culturally sensitive; reactive; collaborative and resourceful.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer programs.
• Class 5 driver's license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED (Early Childhood Educator)

• Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (eg: art supplies, computers, audio visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
• Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.
• Manual dexterity.