Early Childhood Educator

Terra Centre; Mission; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in British Columbia seeks a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator to empower children and families at their Child and Family Support Centre. The role involves co-planning programming, fostering relationships, and supporting holistic development for children aged 0-5. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, relevant certifications, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

RRSP contribution

Three weeks of vacation

Professional development support

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-3 years.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to empower children and families.
• Plan engaging experiences for children's holistic learning.
• Document children’s learning experiences.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Learning/Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Educator Level 3 Certification

Job description

Mission: Empowering Teen Parents to Succeed

Vision: Teen Parent Families Thrive and Enrich our Community

Job ID: 25-009TERRA

As a non-profit organization that has been serving pregnant and parenting teens in Edmonton for 50 years Terra is recognized for its leadership, innovation and collaboration. Annually more than 1,000 young parents and their children benefit from a comprehensive range of services. Through the compassionate work of the staff, we help parents and children to develop and reach their full potential by recognizing and responding to their unique and individual needs. Terra staff are guided by the Code of Honour which supports, respects, and celebrates our families and staff (https://terracentre.ca/what-is-terra/careers/). If you share our values and support our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.

Job Overview:

Terra Centre is looking for Level 3 Early Childhood Educators interested in working in an environment of continuous professional learning to empower children and families at our Child and Family Support Centre located at Braemar Highschool. We value relationships, inclusion & diversity, collaboration, innovation, and responsibility.

Reporting to the Manager Early Childhood Development, the Early Childhood Educator works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to co-create responsive environments to nurture children’s well-being and sense of belonging. The position involves co-planning and implementing emergent programming to support children’s holistic learning and development. Early childhood educators work within a practice of relationships with the whole family to share and generate ideas to learn more about their children.

Job Conditions:

• Primarily infant and toddler centre
• 35 hours/week – 10-months starting late August/early fall
• Available between 8:00am – 5:30pm with some evening and occasional weekends dependent on program needs

Key responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to empower children and families
• Value play as a learning process
• Co-create responsive environments to nurture children’s optimal well-being and dispositions to learn
• Plan engaging experiences based on observed interests for the holistic learning and development of children aged 0 – 5 years.
• Work within a practice of relationships with families to share and generate ideas and foster a sense of belonging
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement programming in collaboration with ECE team based on emerging interest that support each child’s holistic learning and development
• Engage parent and child(ren) in activities that strengthen their relationship
• Support children and families’ connection to community
• Document children’s learning experience through formats that include learning stories, project documentation using multiple perspectives- children, co-educators, and family
• Incorporate cultural factors in the planning and delivering of programming
• Actively participate in continuous professional development and annual professional review
• Provide mentoring support to teen parent families
• Work in collaboration with agency programs and community partners in the best interest of the family.
• Provide operational supports for the continuity of programming for children and families
• Serve as an advocate for children and families
• Conduct required program related assessments, evaluations, and reports

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma or Degree specific to the field of Early Learning/Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Educator Level 3 Certification is required
• Brain Story Certification considered an asset (AFWI).
• Trauma-informed Care Training considered an asset
• Completion of the MacEwan Flight Course (Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum) considered an asset.
• Experience working with children aged 0-3 years.
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds
• Must be at least 18 years old

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Alberta Early Learning and Care Curriculum Framework (Flight)
• Knowledge of Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Regulations
• Knowledge of AHS Health and Safety Guide for Childcare Facilities
• Knowledge of Alberta Nutritional Guidelines for Children and Youth
• Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Other Mandatory Conditions for Employment

• Clear (or Executive Director approved) Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, dated within 90 days prior to start date, renewed every 3 years
• Clear (or Executive Director approved) Intervention Records Check, dated within 90 days prior to start date, renewed every 3 years
• Current Childcare Standard First Aid with Level B CPR, renewed every 3 years
• Manual dexterity is required to operate various appliances and equipment
• Ability to lift and carry between 25- 50 lbs.

Core Behavioral Competencies

Terra values are core to the organization. We strive to hire individuals who possess these behavioural competencies at all levels of the organization.

• Personal Leadership: Practices inclusion, communicates openly and effectively, demonstrates self-awareness.
• Productive Relationships: Develops networks, collaborates, develops self and others.
• Results Focus: Applies outcomes-based problem-solving and systems thinking, demonstrates evidence-informed decision making.
• Service Excellence: Practices innovation, facilitates a culture of learning, demonstrates continuous improvement.
• Program Planning; design, plan, coordinate, and facilitation of groups.
• Finance; manage allocated financial resources for program delivery.
• Communication skills; excellent both written and oral; evidenced in grant writing and reporting to funders.
• Community Relations; well-developed engagement skills, strong networking.

Intention Statement

Terra recognizes that it operates within a society and systems shaped by white supremacy and colonization and institutionalized discrimination and the exclusion, exploitation, and marginalization of Indigenous, Black, and people of color.

Terra strives to understand and be accountable for how white supremacy continues to impact its work at an organizational and systemic level and to address harm; implicit and explicit biases

Our intention is:

To build a foundation of awareness, knowledge, and skills to be an anti-racist organization. To respond to systemic racism that creates barriers and inequality in the workplace and in society. To be an organization that embeds the principles of equity and anti-oppression to everything it undertakes.

Our goal is to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through an antiracism lens through policies processes and practices.

Compensation: The starting hourly wage is $27.69 per hour including government top-up for Level 3 ECE or commensurate to experience.

We offer 2.5% increase annually on base salary (before top-up).

Upon completion of a probationary period, we offer a comprehensive, competitive, extended health benefits package including RRSP contribution. Staff have three weeks of vacation annually, and, in addition, the agency is closed between Christmas and New Years.

Terra Centre also offers free onsite or street parking depending on worksite location. We are also a casual business attire organization.

As a learning organization, Terra supports ongoing professional development among employees through formal training, informal mentoring, and personalized growth plans. Terra is continuing to grow our programming and there are anticipated opportunities for further professional growth within the agency.

To Apply:

Please email your résumé and cover letter to: Human Resources, [e-mail] Please include “25-009TERRA Early Childhood Educator” in the subject line of the email.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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