Early Childhood Educator+

Vancouver-Society-of-Children-S-Centres-; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Professional development funds

Job summary

Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) is hiring an Early Childhood Educator to plan, implement, and evaluate activities for children from 3 months to 5 years old across multiple downtown Vancouver locations. You will foster curiosity, inclusive practice, and development within a cooperative team.

The role offers competitive wages, full health benefits, vacation time, and professional development support, with a unionized workplace under BCGEU. Starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• ECE Basic Certification or equivalent
• ECE Infant/Toddler Certification and/or Special Needs Certification
• First Aid and Food Safe Level 1
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Knowledge of Emergent curriculum and the BC Early Learning Framework
• Developmental needs of children
• Family engagement strategies and parenting issues and needs
• Guiding and caring strategies
• Knowledge of broader childcare field and its role in the community

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children and families in the program
• Guide and care for a group of children ages 3 months to 3 to 5 years old
• Encourage learning and develop positive self-concepts for children
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children
• Maintain effective and cooperative teamwork and communication
• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with parents and families

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

ECE Basic Certification

ECE Infant/Toddler Certification

Special Needs Certification

Job description

EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES! The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning. We encourage and support children’s natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer:

• market-leading wages commensurate with education
• three weeks’ paid vacation and up to 4% employer matched RRSP contributions;
• 100% employer paid health and welfare benefits;
• $250 professional development dollars per year.

Reports to:

The Early Childhood Educator reports to the Program Manager.

Here’s how you will make a positive impact on a day-to-day basis:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children and families of a childcare program.
• Guide and care for a group of children ages 3 months to 3 to 5 years old
• Encourage learning and develop positive self-concepts for children
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children
• Maintain effective and cooperative teamwork and communication
• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with parents and families

In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have:

• ECE basic | ECE Infant / Toddler &/or Special Needs Certification
• Childcare First Aid and Food Safe Level 1
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Strong knowledge and awareness of:
• Emergent curriculum and the BC Early Learning Framework
• Developmental needs of children
• Family engagement strategies and parenting issues and needs
• Guiding and caring strategies
• Knowledge of broader childcare field and its role in the community

Additional skills and experiences may include:

• Childcare experience working in an inclusive childcare setting
• Second Language

Terms of Employment:

• Salary: $27.85 to $28.74 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits. In addition, you may be eligible for a $6 per hour Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement.
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Starting: As soon as possible
• Location: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.