Casual Early Childhood Educator - Robson Valley

School District 57 (Prince George); Prince George; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 57 (Prince George) is seeking a Casual Early Childhood Educator for on-call work in the Robson Valley. The role involves organizing, planning and facilitating play-based early learning programs, potentially overseeing StrongStart BC activities and collaborating with teachers and school staff.

The position requires a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, BC ECE certification, and Foodsafe. 1 year of experience with children aged 0-5 and strong communication with families are

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education required.
• Current BC ECE certification required.
• Foodsafe certification preferred or required where applicable.
• Minimum 1 year experience with children aged 0-5 years.
• Experience working with parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team collaboration.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain early learning programs in a play-based environment.
• Maintain detailed daily program records in designated records system.
• Produce reports and work plans with the District as required.
• Set up and operate the Early Learning Program as designated.
• Ensure activities align with child development stages and support families.
• Encourage parental participation and refer to community services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support play-based learning.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Diploma in ECE

Current BC ECE certification

Foodsafe certification

Experience with 0-5 years

Experience with parents/guardians

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Class 5 driving license

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

BC ECE certification

Foodsafe certification

Tools

Common classroom equipment

Job description

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

DEPARTMENT: Schools in the Robson Valley

REPORTS TO: School Principal & Early Learning Coordinator

Wage: $28.29 hourly 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.