Early Childhood Educator

Tsleil-Waututh Nation; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Early Childhood Educator in North Vancouver. You'll provide top-quality child care and family support, ensuring adherence to licensing regulations while fostering a positive environment for children. Successful applicants will be committed, proactive, and may have previous experience working in First Nations communities.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Educator Certificate and License to Practice required.
• Experience working with children in a childcare setting preferred.
• Must successfully pass the Ministry Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Centre meets all Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Plan and assess curriculum activities.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Self-Motivation

Education

Early Childhood Educator Certificate

Infant/Toddler Certificate

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

North Vancouver - TWN Child and Family Development Centre

Department:

Community Development

Compensation:

$28.93 - $34.04 based on experience and qualifications

Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) works under the direction of the Manager, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Child and Family Development Centre, the Head Teacher and in cooperation with staff to provide quality, inclusive, emergent child care and family support services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·Ensure the Centre meets all requirements of the Child Care Licensing Regulations on a daily basis.

·Plan, carry out, and assess emerging curriculum activities and experiences in harmony with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

·Child and Family Development Centre’s philosophy and Schedule D of the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

·Cooperate with management and staff to individualize the curriculum and family services.

·Ensure guidance of children that encourages positive self-esteem.

·Ensure positive communications with parents/guardians.

·Contribute to the on-going operation of the Centre.

·Facilitate a respectful conflict resolution process when dealing with difficult staff and parent/guardian issues.

·Implement a problem solving approach with practical solutions when faced with difficult situations.

·Maintain a neat, orderly and clean environment in all activity and program areas.

·Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centre, staff, children and their families.

·Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

·EarlyChildhoodEducatorCertificateand LicensetoPractice.

·Infant/Toddler Certificate is an asset.

·Bachelors’ degree in related field is an asset.

·Previousexperienceworkingwithchildreninachildcare/recreationsetting.

·Up-to-daterecordofimmunizationsandtuberculosistest.

·Statementfromamedicalpractitionerindicatingadequatephysicalandpsychologicalcapabilitytoworkwith childrenandcarryoutassignedduties.

·Willingness toparticipateinwork-relatedcourses,seminarsandtrainingas required.

·Strongworkethicandpositive teamattitude.

·Self-motivatedandproactivewhendealingwithconflicts.

·Mustmaintainregularattendanceandbeflexibletoaccommodatechangingschedules.

·PreviousexperienceworkinginaFirstNationscommunityand/ororganizationispreferred.

·Mustsuccessfullypassthe MinistryCriminalRecordsCheck – Vulnerable Populations.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands

·While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach and lift.Must be able to lift up to 15 kgs and move/react quickly to ensure the safety of children.

Mental Focus

·This role requires the ability to manage a number of requests and situations at one time.

Environmental Conditions

·The work environment is active and noise levels vary from quiet to loud.

If this role interests you, please click the link below to directly apply.

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We appreciate everyone’s interest in the role, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Hours of operation

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Offices are closed on holidays