District Early Childhood Educator - Posting #272

School District #22 (Vernon); Vernon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is seeking a District Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to support our early learning facilities. This 32-hour-per-week, 12-month position will have shifts determined by the supervisor.

Requirements include Grade 12 plus completion of an ECE training program, a current ECE Certificate to Practice, and at least 1 year of ECE experience (including 500 hours supervised). Immunization/TB compliance and a clear criminal record check are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 12 and completion of a BC ECE training program.
• Current ECE Certificate to Practice.
• Minimum 1 year recent ECE experience with 500 hours supervised.
• Valid Child Safe first aid certificate.
• Criminal record check and immunization/TB compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of BC ELC Framework

Restorative practices

Team collaboration

Truth and Reconciliation awareness

Education

Grade 12 + ECE training

ECE Certificate to Practice

1 year ECE experience (incl. 500 hours supervised)

Child Safe first aid certificate

Criminal record check

Immunization/TB compliance

Job description

School DistrictNo. 22 (Vernon) is currentlyaccepting applications for DistrictEarly Childhood Educator (ECE) to support our early learningcare facilities. This position is 32 hours per week, 12 month position. Shift TBD by supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 plus the successful completion of a basic early childhood education training program recognized by the ECE Registry.
• Current Early Childhood Educator's Certificate to Practice from the BC government's ECE Registry.
• One (1) year of recent experience working as an ECE in an early learning or child care setting, inclusive of 500 hours of work experience performed under the supervision of a Canadian certified ECE.
• Equivalent experience working with school-aged children may be considered.
• 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:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven organizational and planning skills.
• Proven understanding of, and commitment to quality early learning programming and a demonstrated knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Proven ability to work effectively with a variety of parents, children, staff, volunteers, professionals, and community members using courtesy, tact, and discretion to gain cooperation and coordinate activities or programs.
• Proven ability to use developmentally appropriate restorative practices to build relationships with children in early learning programs and create and inclusive learning environment that honours children as strong, capable in their uniqueness and full of potential.
• Eligible for membership with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC).
• Understanding of the ethics of Early Childhood Education as described in the ECEBC Code of Ethics.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess the personality, ability, and temperament to provide care and mature guidance to children.
• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in Early Years settings and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

SHIFT: TBD with supervisor

WAGE: $31.51

This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523.If this position interest you, will require work on non-instructional days.

While we thank all thosewho apply, only shortlistedcandidateswith will be contactedand preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.